Rodrigues Solitaire
Pezophaps solitaria
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pezophaps-solitaria"></birdfyi-bird>The Rodrigues Solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (tauben), within the order Columbiformes (tauben). Recorded measurements include a weight of 22.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.
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Extinct flightless pigeon of Rodrigues Island, 70–90 cm and up to 28 kg. Sexually dimorphic; males bore bony wing knobs used in combat. Fed on fruits and seeds on the forest floor. Extinct by ~1730–1760 CE following human settlement and introduced pigs, rats, and cats. Closely related to the Dodo and Nicobar Pigeon.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 22500,0 g | 793.66 oz |
Identifizierung
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Rodrigues Solitaire: extinct; large; gray-brown; flightless; wing knobs used in combat; bare facial skin; Rodrigues island; lost
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Nest type: HC.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Pezophaps |
| Arten | Pezophaps solitaria |
Distribution
Rodrigues Solitaire has been recorded in 1 countries.
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