Each was also placed in its own monotypic family (Raphidae and Pezophapidae, respectively), as it was thought that they had evolved their similar features independently.
Изначально додо и дронта-отшельника с острова Родригес относили к разным семействам ("Raphidae" и "Pezophapidae" соответственно), так как считалось, что они появились независимо друг от друга.