last observed in 1906 on Little Mangare Island
arboreal island forest insectivore endemic to Chatham Islands, Pacific Ocean
disappeared after introduction of implied disease (sudden population decline before onset of other disturbance), rats, cats; probably finished off by collectors
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.183
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.420
King, W. Endangered Birds of the World; The ICBP Bird Red Data Book QL676.7.K56 1981 ISBN 0-87474-584-5 Preamble 8
Ziswiler, V. Extinct and Vanishing Animals QL88.Z513 1967 p.111
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