Reunion Owl (Mascarenotus grucheti)

Posted on 31 December, 1650 in Extinct • Tagged with France (Réunion), family-STRIGIDAE, extinct-1650s

Year Last Seen:

1650

Comments:

This species formerly occurred on the island of Réunion. It was probably driven Extinct after the island was colonised in the early 17th century, as a result of habitat loss, hunting or predation by invasive species.

Habitat:

Nothing is known, though it is likely to …


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