Dodo
NameDodo
Common NameDodo
Scientific NameRaphus cucullatus
FamilyColumbidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)100
Weight (g)14000
Plumage DetailsHistorical accounts suggest greyish-blue plumage, a large head, a green-yellowish bill with a red tip, and short, yellow legs. It also had a tuft of curly tail feathers.
Vocalization / CallLittle is definitively known about its vocalizations, but historical accounts suggest pigeon-like cooing sounds or loud squawks.
Primary Dietfrugivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusextinct
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.
Identifying FeaturesLarge, heavy-bodied, flightless bird, Prominent, large hooked beak, Vestigial, stubby wings, Stout, yellow legs and feet, Greyish-blue plumage (based on historical accounts)
Description
The Dodo was a large, flightless bird endemic to the island of Mauritius. Known for its stout body, distinctive hooked beak, and vestigial wings, it became extinct in the late 17th century due to human activity and introduced species.
