last observed ca. 1870 on Little Barrier Island
island marine marsh/beach omnivore/scavenger endemic to New Zealand
specimen in Auckland
disappeared after introduction of rats, cats, and goats
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.92
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.263
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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