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 EX    Reunion Shelduck* Id (Atlas):
    Alopochen kervazoi

Description (3)
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Family
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)

Size
63 - 73 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Cowles, 1994)

Habitat
Freshwater pools and lakes.

Range (Guide)
Réunion (E) (B).

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Status EX
Persisted until 1672 or so but was extinct by 1710. Extinction was probably due to hunting and destruction of habitat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Subspecies
No subspecies.


References
See References.


Files:
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