Pompelos
Pompelos is a genus of small, flightless birds that were endemic to the Mediterranean island of Corsica. The scientific name, Pompelos, is derived from the Greek word for "plump" or "fat," a descriptor that likely referred to their body shape. These birds are known from fossil evidence, primarily consisting of bone fragments discovered in cave deposits and Pleistocene-era sediments.
Ornithologists believe Pompelos was a member of the rail family (Rallidae), a group that includes many species