last observed in 1949 by W. Mead at te Auroa, Wanganni River, North Island
very tame arboreal island forest omnivore endemic to New Zealand
specimens in Chicago, London, Boston, and Wellington
disappeared after introduction of rats, cats, and dogs
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.200
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.388
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.213
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