Heavy-footed moa

The Heavy-footed moa (Pachyornis elephantopus) was a type of moa. It only lived in New Zealand. It could not fly.

 Description 
The heavy-footed moa was about 1.8 m (5.9 ft) tall. It weighed 145 kg (320 lb).

 Discovery 
The heavy-footed moa was discovered by W.B.D. Mantell at Awamoa, near Oamaru.

 Distribution and Habitat 
The heavy-footed moa only lived in the South Island of New Zealand. They lived in dry and open habitats such as grasslands, shrublands and dry forests.

 Diet 
The heavy-footed moa is a herbivore like other types of moa. It eats tough plants. Its only predator was the Haast's eagle.

References

Category:Moa