last observed 28 December 1907 by W. Smith in New Zealand
elevation-migratory cavity-nesting insectivore with gender-polymorphic bill and niche, endemic to New Zealand
specimens in London, Chicago, Ann Arbor, New York, Christchurch, and elsewhere
disappeared after introduction of competitor game birds, tick-borne disease, and rats; also declined after deforestation and feather collection
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.229
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.431
King, W. Endangered Birds of the World; The ICBP Bird Red Data Book QL676.7.K56 1981 ISBN 0-87474-584-5 Preamble 8
Nilsson, G. The Endangered Species Handbook QL82.N55 1983 ISBN 0-938-424-09-7 p.212
Ziswiler, V. Extinct and Vanishing Animals QL88.Z513 1967 p.111
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