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The best-known member of the Raphidae was Raphus cucullatus, commonly known as the dodo, an extinct species of flightless bird. The dodo was discovered on the island of Mauritius in 1584, and was extinct around 1681.

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Dodo WEB Features pictures and cartoon of dodos, as well as general educational information. Covers three species: the Mauricio Dodo (Raphus cucullatus), Reunion Dodo (Raphus solitarius), and Rodriguez Dodo (Pezophaps solitaris). www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/2250/indexi.html

Dodo Explains cause of extinction and describes physical characteristics. Includes photo of skeleton and model of this bird. www.amnh.org/../../../Treasures/Dodo/dodo.html?dinos

Rodrigues Solitaire (Pezophaps solitaria) Description and illustrations of this extinct Dodo relative from the island of Rodrigues, Mauritius. www.birds.mu/Extinct/Solitaire.htm

Raphus cucullatus (Dodo Bird) Describes the biology, geographic occurrence, scientific classification, and brief history of this extinct bird. Includes an illustration. animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/../../../Raphus_cucullatus.html

The Dodo Bird (Raphus cucullatus) Physical traits, natural history, scientific classification, and cause of extinction. Includes an illustration and links to further information. www.birds.mu/Extinct/Dodo.htm