last specimen (of final flock all males) died at Disney World, Orlando, Florida in 1987
ground-dwelling saltwater marsh omnivore endemic to Merrit Island, Florida
specimens in Washington
disappeared after drainage of salt marsh for construction; also DDT poisoning, fires, and predation by introduced pig frogs and boat-tailed grackles following saltwater impoundment
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.199
Mathiessen, P. Vanishing Wildlife of North America 1987 p.296
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