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Bermuda Towhee

Pipilo naufragus

The Bermuda towhee, known scientifically as Pipilo naufragus, was a large member of the towhee genus that once graced the island of Bermuda. This bird, now extinct, was a unique species that shared a close relationship with the eastern towhee.

Identification Tips

While no living examples exist to provide a complete picture, the Bermuda towhee was identified from Pleistocene and Holocene remains. These remains suggest a bird of considerable size within its genus.

Habitat

The Bermuda towhee was endemic to Bermuda, implying it was adapted to the island's specific environmental conditions.

Distribution

The distribution of the Bermuda towhee was confined to Bermuda. Its presence was known only through fossil records from Quaternary cave deposits.

Behaviour

There is little to no information on the behavior of the Bermuda towhee due to its extinction prior to scientific observation.

Song & Calls

The song and calls of the Bermuda towhee remain a mystery, as the species was never recorded in this regard.

Breeding

Breeding habits of the Bermuda towhee are unknown.

Similar Species

The Bermuda towhee was closely related to the eastern towhee, suggesting it may have shared some physical characteristics with this extant relative.

Diet and Feeding

The diet and feeding patterns of the Bermuda towhee are not documented.

Conservation status

The Bermuda towhee is classified as Extinct by the IUCN Red List. The species likely met its demise shortly after human colonization of Bermuda in the early 1600s, with its decline possibly hastened by predation from invasive species.

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