The term 'EXTINCT NEW ZEALAND BIRDS' refers to a group of birds that are no longer found in New Zealand. The most well-known of these birds are the Moas, which were large, flightless birds that were hunted to extinction by the Maori people. Moas were the only species of bird in New Zealand that could not fly, and they were an important part of the Maori culture. They were also an important source of food for the Maori people.