last observed ca. 1791 on Rodrigues Island
flightless island forest single egg ground-nester endemic to Rodrigues, Mascarene Islands
disappeared after introduction of rats and pigs; also hunted for food
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.126
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.124
King, W. Endangered Birds of the World; The ICBP Bird Red Data Book QL676.7.K56 1981 ISBN 0-87474-584-5 Preamble 8
Nilsson, G. The Endangered Species Handbook QL82.N55 1983 ISBN 0-938-424-09-7 p.12
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