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Dodo

Raphus cucullatus

Extinct
Berat
18000,0 g
Famili
Columbidae
Ordo
Columbiformes

Tentang

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
Berat 18000,0 g 634.93 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Dodo: extinct; large; gray-brown; vestigial wings; pale yellow bill with hook; bare facial skin; Mauritius endemic; icon of extinction

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: HC.

Ukuran Sarang

1

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Famili Columbidae (Pigeons & Doves)
Genus Raphus
Spesies Raphus cucullatus

Distribution

Dodo has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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External Databases

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Dodo endangered?
The Dodo has a conservation status of Extinct.
How does the Dodo nest?
Nest type: HC.
How big is the Dodo?
The Dodo has a weight of 18000.0 g.
What order and family does the Dodo belong to?
The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) belongs to the order Columbiformes and the family Columbidae.

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