last observed ca. 1944 on Tori Shima
island brush-dwelling insectivore endemic to Tori Shima, Izu Islands, Japan
disappeared after introduction of cats by Japanese garrison during World War II
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.179
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.73
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