Dodo
Raphus cucullatus
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Iconic extinct flightless pigeon of Mauritius, ~100 cm and 10–18 kg, with grey plumage, vestigial wings, and a large hooked bill. Fed on fallen fruits; fearless of humans having evolved with no natural predators. Driven extinct by hunting and introduced animals by ~1690 CE; a global symbol of human-caused extinction.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 18000,0 g | 634.93 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Dodo: extinct; large; gray-brown; vestigial wings; pale yellow bill with hook; bare facial skin; Mauritius endemic; icon of extinction
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: HC.
Gelegegröße
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Columbiformes (Tauben) |
| Familie | Columbidae (Tauben) |
| Genus | Raphus |
| Arten | Raphus cucullatus |
Distribution
Dodo has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Columbidae family