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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Mauritius Shelduck* |
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Alopochen mauritiana |
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Description (5)
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Mauritius Shelduck
© oiseaux.net
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Other Names (World)
Mauritius Shelduck, Mauritius Sheldgoose
Family
Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, Swans)
Size
63 - 73 cm
First Described (Guide)
(Newton & Gadow, 1893)
Habitat
Observed in wooded areas and on dry ponds.
Mauritius (E) (B).
Status EX
The species was rare by 1693 and by 1698 was extinct, probably due to hunting as it was described as being 'not large, but fat and good'.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Mauritius Shelduck see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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