Nature
6 Birds Extinct in Bermuda, and One That Came Back
Many important fossils of pre-colonial animals have been found through cave excavations in Bermuda. In these undisturbed habitats, former wildlife and plants are well preserved and can offer insight into what came before us. Since terrestrial species, as well as marine birds were present, it seems clear that Bermuda had a well-developed forest in the past, much more than today. Here are 6 extinct Bermuda birds, and one special species that returned. 1. Kestrel Kestrels are a small predatory…
September 11, 2023