Bermuda Hawk (Bermuteo avivorus)

Posted on 31 December, 1603 in Extinct • Tagged with Bermuda, family-ACCIPITRIDAE, extinct-1600s

Year Last Seen:

1603

Comments:

This raptor was described from fossil records, and is thought to relate to raptors observed on Bermuda in 1603. It is long Extinct.

Habitat:

No clear information pertaining to this species was ever collected.

Causes:

The cause of extinction is unknown, but may have been …


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Hodgen's Waterhen (Tribonyx hodgenorum)

Posted on 31 December, 1600 in Extinct • Tagged with New Zealand, family-RALLIDAE, extinct-1600s

Year Last Seen:

1600-1700

Comments:

This species likely became Extinct during the 17th century as a result of predation by rats and hunting by human settlers, although may have survived in remote areas until the 18th century.

Habitat:

Remains were found at widely spread locations on both the North and …


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