Birds

Ascension Night Heron

Ascension Night Heron

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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.
When to spot
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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