Giant Moa (Dinornis robustus) skeletons - male on left, female on right

Reconstructions of extinct NZ birds

Model of Giant Moa footprint (life-size)

Signage for male/female Giant Moa skeletons

Giant Moa (Dinornis robustus) skeletons - male on left, female on right

Giant Moa (Dinornis robustus) - skeleton of male

Reconstruction of Hawkins' Rail (Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi)

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Giant Moa (Dinornis robustus) skeletons - male on left, female on right

Chlidonias
14 Aug 2025

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The sexual dimorphism in this species is so pronounced that until recently the males and females were thought to be separate species.

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Category: New Zealand - Other

Added by: Chlidonias

Date added: 14 Aug 2025

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