last observed by Musgrave in 1864 on Auckland Island
flightless island burrow-nesting marsh dweller endemic to Auckland Islands, Pacific Ocean
only specimen in Stuttgart Museum
disappeared after introduction of rats, cats, pigs, dogs, cattle, sheep, rabbits, and mice
References:
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.214
Ziswiler, V. Extinct and Vanishing Animals QL88.Z513 1967 p.107
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