Laughing Owl (Ninox albifacies)

Posted on 31 December, 1970 in Extinct • Tagged with New Zealand, family-STRIGIDAE, extinct-1970s

Year Last Seen:

1970

Comments:

This species was found in New Zealand, but it is now Extinct, probably as a result of habitat conversion. The last confirmed record was of the nominate subspecies, in 1914.

Habitat:

The species roosted and nested among rocks in open country and on forest edge …


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Mauritius Owl (Mascarenotus sauzieri)

Posted on 31 December, 1859 in Extinct • Tagged with Mauritius (Mauritius), family-STRIGIDAE, extinct-1850s

Year Last Seen:

1859

Comments:

This species was formerly found on Mauritius, but the logging of its forest habitat has driven it to extinction. It was last recorded in 1837, and certainly Extinct by 1859.

Habitat:

Desjardins reported that it inhabited the island's woods.

Causes:

Deforestation, and perhaps also hunting …


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Rodrigues Owl (Mascarenotus murivorus)

Posted on 31 December, 1726 in Extinct • Tagged with Mauritius (Rodrigues), family-STRIGIDAE, extinct-1720s

Year Last Seen:

1726

Comments:

This species was endemic to the island of Rodrigues, Mauritius, but is now Extinct due to logging of its habitat and the effects of introduced species. It was last recorded in 1726.

Habitat:

Nothing is known, though it is likely to have inhabited the island's …


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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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