last observed in 1837 on Oahu; possible sighting of two individuals in 1890
tree-dwelling island forest insectivore/nectivore endemic to Oahu, Hawaiian Islands
disappeared after devegetation(?)
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.187
King, W. Endangered Birds of the World; The ICBP Bird Red Data Book QL676.7.K56 1981 ISBN 0-87474-584-5 Preamble 8
Williams, J. and Nowak, R. chapter in The Last Extinction QH75.L36 1993 pp. 107-139
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