Mauritius Duck
Mauritius Duck
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The Réunion Teal is an extinct species of dabbling duck endemic to the island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. Known only from subfossil remains, it represents a unique part of the island's lost biodiversity.
Where to spot
Historically endemic to the island of Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. It would have inhabited freshwater bodies and coastal wetlands.
How to spot
As an extinct species, direct observation is not possible. Information about this bird is derived from fossil records and historical accounts.
When to spot
This species is extinct and cannot be observed. It is believed to have gone extinct around the late 17th or early 18th century.
Where to spot
Historically endemic to the island of Réunion in the western Indian Ocean. It would have inhabited freshwater bodies and coastal wetlands.
How to spot
As an extinct species, direct observation is not possible. Information about this bird is derived from fossil records and historical accounts.
When to spot
This species is extinct and cannot be observed. It is believed to have gone extinct around the late 17th or early 18th century.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its extinction is believed to have occurred shortly after human colonization of Réunion, likely due to hunting and habitat loss, a common fate for many island endemics.
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