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==Distribution==
 
==Distribution==
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Formerly  on [[Réunion]]. Last report 1834
 
 
 
==Taxonomy==
 
==Taxonomy==
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Presumably a [[Dictionary_M-O#M|monotypic]] species.<br />
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The scientific name is also spelled ''mascarinus''.
 
==Habitat==
 
==Habitat==
 
==Behaviour==
 
==Behaviour==

Latest revision as of 17:22, 29 January 2016

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Mascarinus mascarin
Illustration by noisi

Identification

NOW EXTINCT Dark grey brown upperside, lighter on the underside. The bases of the tail feathers were white, and the head lavender grey. A ring short black feathers surrounded the red bill. The feet were reddish brown.

Distribution

Formerly on Réunion. Last report 1834

Taxonomy

Presumably a monotypic species.
The scientific name is also spelled mascarinus.

Habitat

Behaviour

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