last collected by R. Bowman in September 1957 on Charles Island
very tame island steppe ground dweller seed eater endemic to Charles and Chatham, Galapagos Islands
seven specimens in London
disappeared after introduction of rats, pigs, and goats
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.184
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.435
Ziswiler, V. Extinct and Vanishing Animals QL88.Z513 1967 p.111
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