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The genus Dryolimnas is comprised of birds in the rail family. The Réunion Rail, a member of this genus, became extinct in the 17th century. The White-throated Rail of Aldabra the last surviving flightless bird in the western Indian Ocean.[1] They are mostly found on Malabar Island, but can also be found on Polymnieli Island and other islands.
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- White-throated Rail or Cuvier's Rail, Dryolimnas cuvieri
- Aldabra White-throated Rail, Dryolimnas cuvieri aldabranus
- Assumption White-throated Rail, Dryolimnas cuvieri abbotti - extinct (early 20th century)
- Réunion Rail, Dryolimnas augusti - extinct (late 17th century)
- ^ The White-Throated Rail Dryolimnas cuvieri on Aldabra
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