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When Did MOA Die Out?

January 24, 2024 by Diane Mitchell

When Did MOA Die Out? Polynesians arrived sometime before 1300, and all moa genera were soon driven to extinction by hunting and, to a lesser extent, by habitat reduction due to forest clearance. By 1445, all moa had become extinct, along with Haast’s eagle, which had relied on them for food. When did the last

What Is A Large Extinct Bird?

January 24, 2024 by Diane Mitchell

What Is A Large Extinct Bird? The largest bird in the fossil record may be the extinct elephant bird (Vorombe) of Madagascar, whose closest living relative is the kiwi. Elephant birds exceeded 3 m (9.8 ft) in height, weighed over 500 kg (1,100 lb) and are estimated to have become extinct approximately 1,000 years ago.