A study led by the University of Adelaide found that New Zealand’s endangered flightless birds inhabit regions where moa once survived, suggesting these areas as crucial for conservation. Crested Moa. Pachyornis australis. From the series ExSnct Birds of New Zealand., 2005, Masterton, by Paul MarSnson. Te Papa (2006-0010-1-19). Credit: Paul MarSnson
Research indicates that New Zealand’s endangered flightless birds inhabit regions once populated by extinct moa, emphasizing the conservation value of these minimally human-impacted areas and introducing a new method for studying island extinctions.
Researchers have discovered that New Zealand’s endangered flightless birds are taking refuge in the same areas where six DOI: 10.1038/s41559-024-02449-x
The study was funded by the Australian Research Council.
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