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Dodo

Raphus cucullatus

Extinct
体重
18000.0 g
Columbidae
Columbiformes

The Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) is a bird species in the family Columbidae (pigeons & doves), within the order Columbiformes (pigeons & doves). Recorded measurements include a weight of 18 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.

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について

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
体重 18000.0 g 634.93 oz

識別

羽毛

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

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Extinct
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: HC.

一腹卵数

1

分類学

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

Distribution

Dodo has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

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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