last collected by T. Streets in January 1874 on Washington Island
aquatic island peat bog shore-nesting herbivore endemic to Washington and Fanning, Tabuaeran Islands
specimens in Washington
disappeared after introduction of rats and cats; also declined with sport hunting and devegetation
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.45
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.4, 92, 171
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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