Additional
Information: 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.
Raphidae Sites:
Dodo Dodo: Explains cause of extinction and describes physical characteristics. Includes photo of skeleton and model of this bird. (Raphidae) http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/expeditions/treasure_fossil/Treasures/Dodo/dodo.html?dinos
Raphus cucullatus (Dodo Bird) Raphus cucullatus (Dodo Bird): Describes the biology, geographic occurrence, scientific classification, and brief history of this extinct bird. Includes an illustration. (Raphidae) http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Raphus_cucullatus.html
The Dodo Bird (Raphus cucullatus) The Dodo Bird (Raphus cucullatus): Physical traits, natural history, scientific classification, and cause of extinction. Includes an illustration and links to further information. (Raphidae) http://www.birds.mu/Extinct/Dodo.htm
Tombtown's Tribute to the Dodo Tombtown's Tribute to the Dodo: A fine tribute to Raphus cucullatus. (Raphidae) http://www.tombtown.com/bios/dodo.htm
Rodrigues Solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria) Rodrigues Solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria): Description and illustrations of this extinct Dodo relative from the island of Rodrigues, Mauritius. (Raphidae) http://www.birds.mu/Extinct/Solitaire.htm
Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) Dodo (Raphus cucullatus): Article describes this bird's biology, history, and scientific classification. Includes information on similar species. (Raphidae) http://encyclopedia.fablis.com/index.php/Dodo
Dodo WEB Dodo WEB: 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). (Raphidae) http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/2250/indexi.html
Additional
Information: 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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