giant moa

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giant moa - the largest moa; about 12 feet high

Dinornis giganteus

Dinornis, genus Dinornis - type genus of the Dinornithidae: large moas

moa - extinct flightless bird of New Zealand

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This group contains some of the world's largest birds - such as the extinct giant moa of New Zealand and elephant birds of Madagascar.

This group contains some of the world's largest birds -- such as the extinct giant moa of New Zealand and elephant birds of Madagascar.

Ancient DNA Ends Aussie Claim to Kiwi Origins

Scientists had examined two different DNA sets out of 281 specimens from four species, namely the South Island giant moa which was the largest in the family; the heavy-footed moa, the eastern moa and the coastal moa.