# Dodo (*Raphus cucullatus*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The dodo (Raphus cucullatus), also called the dodo bird, is an extinct bird in the family Columbidae, subfamily Raphinae, and order Columbiformes. It is a medium-sized bird by adult body mass, with a representative adult body mass of 10.2 kg and a height of 1 m. The IUCN Red List places the dodo in the Extinct (EX) category in its global assessment.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 10.2 kg |
| Length | Not recorded |
| Height | 1 m |
| Lifespan | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | coastal |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Reproduction | Eggs |
| Conservation status | Extinct (IUCN) |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Chordata
- class: Aves
- order: Columbiformes
- family: Columbidae
- genus: Raphus
- species: *Raphus cucullatus* (Linnaeus, 1758)

Synonyms: *Cygnus cucullatus*, *Didus ineptus*, *Didus inertus*, *Gallus gallinaceus peregrinus*, *Struthio cucullatus*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is the dodo?

The dodo is a bird in the family Columbidae, subfamily Raphinae, within the order Columbiformes.

### Is the dodo extinct?

Yes. The dodo is extinct, and the IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct (EX) in its global assessment.

### How heavy was the dodo?

The dodo had a representative adult body mass of 10.2 kg, which places it in the medium size class (1 to 25 kg).

### How tall was the dodo?

The dodo had a representative height of 1 m.

### What is the scientific name of the dodo?

The scientific name of the dodo is Raphus cucullatus, in the genus Raphus.

### Who named the dodo?

The dodo's scientific name carries the authority (Linnaeus, 1758).

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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