last observed ca. 1904 on New Caledonia
nearly flightless island riparian ground-nesting forest dweller endemic to New Caledonia
specimens in London and New York
disappeared after introduction of rats, cats, and dogs
References:
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.227
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.212
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