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Dinornis robustus
The South Island giant moa (Dinornis robustus) is a bird found in New Zealand. Forests and shrublands in the South Island of New Zealand. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
See the South Island giant moa on the 3D globe →| Scientific name | Dinornis robustus |
|---|---|
| Region | Australia & Oceania |
| Found in | New Zealand |
🏡 Where the South Island giant moa lives
Forests and shrublands in the South Island of New Zealand.
Conservation status
LCNTVUENCREWEX
ExtinctNone are left.💡 It stood taller than a person. Moa had no wings at all, and they died out about 600 years ago.
Questions about the South Island giant moa
Where does the South Island giant moa live?
The South Island giant moa lives in New Zealand. Forests and shrublands in the South Island of New Zealand.
Is the South Island giant moa endangered?
None are left. Its IUCN Red List category is Extinct.
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Sources: IUCN Red List (via Wikidata), GBIF sightings for countries, Wikipedia. Last updated 2026-10-19.