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Ascension Night-Heron (Extinct)

Ascension Night-Heron (Extinct)

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An extinct species of night-heron that was endemic to Ascension Island in the Atlantic Ocean. It is known solely from fossil remains and is believed to have become extinct after human settlement.
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This species is extinct and cannot be observed.
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This species is extinct and cannot be observed.
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This species is extinct and cannot be observed.
The discovery of its bones provided insights into the unique evolutionary adaptations of island birds, including potential flightlessness.
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