last observed ca. 1955 on North Island
arboreal island forest insectivore endemic to North Island, New Zealand
always rare; disappeared after introduction of rats and cats
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.174
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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