Moa Bird Skull Replica

Description

Moa Bird Skull Replica (†Dinornis novaezealandiae) Information

Moa bird skull replica measures 6.4 x 3.0 x 3.0 inches. Dinornis novaezealandiae 1:1 skull is museum-quality polyurethane resin cast. 2-part skull (separate cranium and jaw). Made in USA.

Moa were a family of eleven species of flightless birds that were only found within New Zealand. They were the dominant plant-eater in New Zealand’s forests and only had one predator, Haast’s Eagle. Pachyornis elephantopus giant bird of South Island, New Zealand.

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.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Aves
• Infraclass: Palaeognathae
• Clade: Notopalaeognathae
• Clade: Dinocrypturi
• Order: †Dinornithiformes Bonaparte, 1853
• Type species: †Dinornis novaezealandiae Owen, 1843

Temporal range:

• Miocene – Holocene, 17–0.0006 Ma

Investigate the unique cranial morphology of this extinct giant with a 1:1 scale museum-quality cast. This replica highlights the broad, somewhat curved beak and distinct skull proportions essential for dinornithiform osteology studies. It serves as an incredible comparative tool alongside our dodo skeleton, moa leg bone set, and southern cassowary skull. This Dinornis novaezealandiae model provides the precise anatomical detail required by professional biologists and paleozoology researchers. Shop for more museum-quality replicas in our bird or aves replica store.