An extinct bird of Mauritius is the

Bubo

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Dodo

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Pigeon

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Solution

The correct option is B Dodo
The dodo (Raphus cucullatus) is an extinct flightless bird that was endemic to the island of Mauritius, east of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. The dodo's closest genetic relative was the also extinct Rodrigues solitaire, the two forming the subfamily Raphinae of the family of pigeons and doves. The dodo is a symbol of man’s destruction but also a sign of stupidity.
So, the correct answer is 'Dodo'.

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