Rennel Grey Teal (Anas gibberitrons remissa)

last observed in 1959 on Rennel Island
aquatic island lake-nesting herbivore endemic to Rennel, Solomon Islands
disappeared after wartime introduction of predatory sport fish
References:

Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.45

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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Causes	Endangerment	Pleistocene Timing	Pleistocene Origin	101 Calendar
Historical Era	Birds Map	Mammals Map	References	358 Calendar

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