last observed by P. Dubois ca. 1670 on Reunion Island, and by J. Marshall ca. 1668 on Mauritius
aquatic island swamp/forest herbivore endemic to Mascarene Islands
fossil specimens in London
disappeared after introduction of rats, cats, and pigs; declined with deforestation and probably also hunted
References:
Fuller, E. Extinct Birds of the World QL676.8.F85 1987 ISBN 0-8160-1833-2 p.48
Greenway, J. C. Extinct and Vanishing Birds of the World QL676.7.G7 1967 p.114
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