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 EX    Reunion Solitaire* Id (Atlas):
    Raphus solitarius

Description (7)
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  Generally white, with black wingtips and tail. A dark, featherless head. Long bill, slightly downcurved and long legs.


Other Names (World)
Reunion Solitaire,

Family
Columbidae (Pigeons, Doves)

First Described (Guide)
Selys, 1848

Range (Guide)
Reunion.
 
Status EX
Extinct, surviving only until about 1705.

Habits
Solitary, ground dwelling, almost flightless bird. In taking flight it would run and glide short distances.

Food
Invertebrates and crustaceans.

Subspecies
No subspecies.


References
See References.


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