Moa

The moa were nine species (in six genera) of flightless birds endemic to New Zealand. The two largest species, Dinornis robustus and Dinornis novaezelandiae, reached about 3.6 m (12 ft) in height with neck outstretched, and weighed about 230 kg (510 lb). When Polynesians settled New Zealand in CE 1280, the moa population was about 58,000.

Moa belong to the order Dinornithiformes, traditionally placed in the ratite group. However, their closest relatives have been found by genetic studies to be the flighted South American tinamous, once considered to be a sister group to ratites. The nine species of moa were the only wingless birds, lacking even the vestigial wings which all other ratites have. They were the dominant herbivores in New Zealand's forest, shrubland and subalpine ecosystems for thousands of years, and until the arrival of the Māori were hunted only by the Haast's eagle. Moa extinction occurred in CE 1440 ± 20 years, primarily due to overhunting by Māori.

Description

Although moa skeletons were traditionally reconstructed in an upright position to create impressive height, analysis of their vertebral articulation indicates that they probably carried their heads forward, in the manner of a kiwi. The spine was attached to the rear of the head rather than the base, indicating the horizontal alignment. This would have allowed them to graze on low-elevation vegetation, while being able to lift their heads and browse trees when necessary. This has resulted in a reconsideration of the height of larger moa.

Moa (name)

Moa is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

Surname:

  • Anika Moa (born 1980), New Zealand singer-songwriter
  • Taniela Moa (born 1985), Tongan rugby player
  • Sam Moa (born 1986), Tongan rugby player
  • Pío Moa (born 1945), Spanish writer and journalist
  • Iyasus Mo'a (1214–1294), saint of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
  • Given name:

  • Moa Arimoto (born 1986), Japanese actress and model
  • Moa Kikuchi (born 1999), also known as MOAMETAL, is a Japanese idol, singer and model
  • Moa Martinson (1890–1964), Swedish author
  • See also

  • Eber Moas (born 1969), football player from Uruguay
  • Moa (disambiguation)

    Moa are extinct giant flightless birds native to New Zealand.

    Moa or MOA may also refer to:

    Animals

  • Moa-nalo, an extinct group of aberrant duck native to Hawaii
  • Moa, a fictional bird based on the extinct moa native to New Zealand, in the Guild Wars video game franchise
  • New Zealand Navy

  • Moa class patrol boat, built between 1978 and 1985
  • HMNZS Moa (P3553), patrol boat
  • HMNZS Moa (T233), minesweeper
  • People

  • Moa (name)
  • Mohammed Abdellaoue (born 1985), Norwegian football player nicknamed "Moa"
  • Moa Lignell (born 1994), Swedish singer
  • Plants

  • Psilotum nudum Moa also called Whisk fern - indigenous to Hawaiian Islands
  • Places

  • Moa, Indonesia, one of the Leti Islands
  • Moa Island (Queensland), in Australia
  • Mall of America, in Minnesota, United States
  • SM Mall of Asia, in Manila, Philippines
  • Moa River, in west Africa
  • Moa River (Brazil)
  • Moa River (Cuba)
  • Moa, Cuba
  • Moa, Niger
  • Science and mathematics

  • Magnetic field oscillating amplified thruster, a novel propulsion system with several terrestrial applications
  • Podcasts:

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    Darling
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