Réunion Shelduck
Réunion Shelduck
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The Réunion Shelduck (*Alopochen kervazoi*) is an extinct species of shelduck that was native to the island of Réunion. Like its Mauritian counterpart, it is known only from subfossil records, providing insights into the unique avian fauna of the Mascarene Islands.
Where to spot
This species is extinct and cannot be observed in nature. Its historical habitat was confined to the island of Réunion, also in the Indian Ocean.
How to spot
Observation is limited to studying skeletal remains in museum collections and scientific literature. Paleontologists examine these fossils to reconstruct its appearance, behavior, and ecological role on Réunion.
When to spot
The Réunion Shelduck went extinct sometime after human settlement on the island, likely by the late 17th or early 18th century. Its disappearance is attributed to hunting and habitat loss.
Where to spot
This species is extinct and cannot be observed in nature. Its historical habitat was confined to the island of Réunion, also in the Indian Ocean.
How to spot
Observation is limited to studying skeletal remains in museum collections and scientific literature. Paleontologists examine these fossils to reconstruct its appearance, behavior, and ecological role on Réunion.
When to spot
The Réunion Shelduck went extinct sometime after human settlement on the island, likely by the late 17th or early 18th century. Its disappearance is attributed to hunting and habitat loss.
Its closest living relative is believed to be the Egyptian Shelduck, suggesting a dispersal event from Africa to the Mascarene islands long ago.
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