The MOA was an extinct kin of the Kiwi, a flightless bird native to New Zealand. The MOA was a large, flightless bird that lived in New Zealand until it became extinct around 1400 AD. It was one of the largest birds that ever lived, standing up to 3.6 meters tall. The MOA was hunted by the Maori people of New Zealand for its meat and eggs. Its extinction is thought to be due to overhunting and habitat destruction.