last pair observed in 1965 at Alakai Swamp, Kauai
tree-dwelling island montane forest nectivore/omnivore endemic to Kauai, Hawaii
disappeared after deforestation; also impacted by introduced diseases, parasites, bird competitors, and predators
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.187
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.404
Ehrlich, P. R. et al. Birds in Jeopardy QL676.55.E38 1992 ISBN 0-8047-1967-5 p.208
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