Haast’s eagle was the largest bird of prey ever known, with females weighing around 15 kilograms. Named after Julius von Haast of the Canterbury Museum, its remains have been found only in the southern regions of Aotearoa New Zealand.

It was built to hunt giant moa, striking at speed, pinning them with powerful talons, and killing with blows to the head or neck. With little competition from other predators, it could feed on a single carcass for days, which links to the Māori name Pouākai, meaning “old glutton”.

Guest speaker Quinn Berentson returns to Clyde Museum in January 2026 to present two talks on this remarkable bird.

Book early to avoid disappointment, as Quinn’s talks on the moa earlier this year were a sell-out.

Thursday 22 January 6:30pm

Clyde Museum, Blyth Street

Entry by koha (donation), with proceeds going to Clyde Museum.
Bookings are essential.