Raphidae Columbiformes Aves Chordata Animalia Flora and Fauna
Raphidae Columbiformes Aves Chordata Animalia Flora and Fauna
Raphidae
The best-known member of the Raphidae was Raphus cucullatus, commonly known as the dodo, an extinct species of flightless bird. The dodo was discovered on the island of Mauritius in 1584, and was extinct around 1681.
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 - Features pictures and cartoon of dodos, as well as general educational information. Covers three species: the Mauricio Dodo (Raphus cucullatus), Reunion Dodo (Raphus solitarius), and Rodriguez Dodo (Pezophaps solitaris).
- Article describes this bird's biology, history, and scientific classification. Includes information on similar species.
- Explains cause of extinction and describes physical characteristics. Includes photo of skeleton and model of this bird.
- Description and illustrations of this extinct Dodo relative from the island of Rodrigues, Mauritius.
- Physical traits, natural history, scientific classification, and cause of extinction. Includes an illustration and links to further information.
- Describes the biology, geographic occurrence, scientific classification, and brief history of this extinct bird. Includes an illustration.
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