The dodo bird (Raphus cucullatus) belonged to the family Columbidae, which encompasses all pigeons and doves.
It was part of the order Columbiformes, which includes all pigeons, doves, sandgrouse, and extinct relatives like the dodo.
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What Family and Order Did the Dodo Bird Belong To?The dodo bird (Raphus cucullatus) belonged to the family Columbidae, which encompasses all pigeons and doves. It was part of the order Columbiformes, which includes all pigeons, doves, sandgrouse, and extinct relatives like the dodo. |