Moa (Real World)

==Summary==
The Moa were nine species in six genera of extinct flightless birds that were endemic to the island of New Zealand. They were the dominant herbivores in New Zealand's bush, their population reaching a peak of 58,000 around 1280, with their only natural predator being the Haast's eagle. They were driven to extinction due to overhunting by the Polynesian (Maori) settlers around 1440 ± 20 years.
They were the tallest bird ever to exist, dwarfing all other birds by an immense amount. The largest species was the South Island giant moa. It was 3.6 meters tall and weighed approximately 230 kg.Britannica: Moa
However, despite their immense size, the moa mostly chose to run when threatened, and cower when cornered, making them easy targets. However, females with young would sometimes charge at potential threats to them or their young.
Despite extinction, there has been speculation that some moa still live in the foothills of Canterbury and the Southern Alps, despite a lack of evidence. The bird has also been considered as a potential candidate for revival by cloning, with New Zealand Member of Parliament Trevor Mallard suggested that bringing back some smaller species of moa within 50 years was a viable idea.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least , kinetic energy
Name: Moa
Origin: The Real World
Gender: Either
Age: Likely 50 years
Classification: Flightless Bird
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics
Attack Potency: At least Street level (They were much bigger than Ostriches), Wall level kinetic energy (A moa's charge should generate 110,515 joules of energy)
Speed: Superhuman (According to a mechanical reconstruction of a moa's body, it could reach a maximum speed of 31 m/s)
Lifting Strength: Peak Human (Can handle their own body weight of over 230 kilograms)
Striking Strength: At least Street level
Durability: At least Street level
Stamina: Unknown, likely Average (As the moa had few natural predators, and is very heavily built, it was likely unable to run for long distances, and would have spent much of its time eating)
Range: Extended Melee Range via sheer size
Intelligence: Animalistic
Weaknesses: Is completely unable to fly, has no experience fighting due to the lack of natural predators. Its long neck is a weak point that was often exploited by aerial predators such as the Haast's eagle
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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