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Reunion Gallinule

Reunion Gallinule

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The Mascarene Swamphen was a species of swamphen endemic to Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean. Known from historical accounts and a few descriptions, it was a large, potentially flightless swamphen. It went extinct in the 17th century, a victim of early human impact.
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Historically endemic to Réunion Island (Mascarene Islands, Indian Ocean).
How to spot
This bird is extinct and cannot be observed. Information is based on historical accounts, with no known preserved specimens.
When to spot
Extinct. It went extinct in the late 17th century, likely due to hunting and habitat degradation.
This swamphen was described by early visitors to Réunion, but its exact morphology and habits remain somewhat mysterious due to the lack of preserved specimens, contributing to the puzzle of its identity.
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