What is another word for raphidae?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈafɪdˌiː] (IPA) 
Raphidae is a family of flightless birds that are commonly known as the dodo or solitaire. The dodo inhabited the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean and became extinct in the late 17th century due to human activity. The solitaire, on the other hand, was found on the islands of Rodrigues and Reunion and also went extinct in the 18th century. Synonyms for the word Raphidae include the names of the two extinct birds, dodo and solitaire. Other related terms include the Raphinae subfamily and the Columbiformes order, which includes pigeons and doves.
