last observed ca. 1880 on Macquarie Island
island ground-nesting Tussock grass omnivore endemic to Maquarie Island, Pacific Ocean
no known specimens
disappeared after introduction of cats
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.70
King, W. Endangered Birds of the World; The ICBP Bird Red Data Book QL676.7.K56 1981 ISBN 0-87474-584-5 Preamble 8
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