Dodo

Pigeons, Doves 👁 451 views Updated 2026-11-01

Dodo (<em>Raphus cucullatus</em>) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (<em>Columbidae</em>) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Overview

Dodo (Raphus cucullatus) is a species of Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae) in the order Pigeons and Doves.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Raphus; binomial: Raphus cucullatus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Indian Ocean.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extinct in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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