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Dodo Bird

The Dodo Bird (Raphus cucullatus) was a flightless bird native to the dense forests of Mauritius, characterized by its large body and hooked beak. It primarily fed on plant-based foods and laid one egg in a grass bed for reproduction. The species became extinct around 1681 due to hunting by Portuguese settlers and the introduction of predatory animals.

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Dodo Bird

The Dodo Bird (Raphus cucullatus) was a flightless bird native to the dense forests of Mauritius, characterized by its large body and hooked beak. It primarily fed on plant-based foods and laid one egg in a grass bed for reproduction. The species became extinct around 1681 due to hunting by Portuguese settlers and the introduction of predatory animals.

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Dodo Bird

† Raphus cucullatus

Physical Features

A flightless bird with a large body, short legs,


and a distinctive yellow/green hooked beak.

Feeding & Reproductive Features


The dodo's nests were deep in the
forest, in a grass bed. There, the female
would lay one egg, which she would
then protect and raise.
The majority of the dodo bird's diet
likely consisted of plant-based foods,
such as nuts, seeds, fruits, and roots.

Habitat
The Dodo lived in the dense
forests of Mauritius, an island
in the Indian Ocean.

Extinction Date:
It became extinct around 1681.

Extinction Cause:
Portuguese settlers came to the
island where dodo birds lived and
hunted these birds. Additionally,
these settlers brought animals that
also preyed on dodo birds like
monkeys, dogs, rats, and pigs.
Mauritius
By Mai & Linh

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