Eastern Moa Colouring Page

Eastern Moa (Emeus crassus). Country of origin: the eastern and southern South Island of New Zealand. Extinction: It disappeared roughly in the 1400s, rather than in a precisely recorded year. Cause: People hunted it for food, and habitat change may have added pressure. Special characteristics: This stout, medium-sized moa had short thick legs, a small narrow head and shaggy feathers, with no wings. How to Colour: Use soft brown feathers, a buff neck and muted grey legs as reconstructed colour suggestions. Follow the shaggy feathers with short strokes and keep the small head lightly shaded.

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