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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 …

Mascarene Coot (Fulica newtonii)

Posted on 31 December, 1693 in Extinct • Tagged with Mascarene Islands, family-RALLIDAE, extinct-1690s

Year Last Seen:

1693

Comments:

This species was found in the Mascarene Islands, but it has not been recorded since 1693 and is now Extinct. Hunting was the major cause of its decline.

Habitat:

Nothing is known, but it is likely to have been typical of the genus.

Causes:

They …