Reunion Ibis (Threskiornis solitarius)

Posted on 31 December, 1750 in Extinct • Tagged with Mascarene Islands, family-THRESKIORNITHIDAE, extinct-1750s

Year Last Seen:

1750

Comments:

This species was found on the Mascarene Islands, but is now considered Extinct having not been seen since 1761. Hunting is likely to have driven its decline.

Habitat:

It is likely to have inhabited freshwater wetlands.

Causes:

Hunting is likely to have been the main …


Continue reading