Megapodius sp. nov. ''Eua'

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Conservation Status

Extinct

Distribution

'Eua, Tonga

Biology & Ecology

Hypodigm

Media

References

Franklin, Janet and Steadman, David W. (2008). Prehistoric species richness of birds on oceanic islands. Oikos 117: 1885-1891. [Abstract]

Steadman, D.W., 1993. Biogeography of Tongan birds before and after human impact.— Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. USA 90: 818-822.

Steadman, David W. (1995). Prehistoric Extinctions of Pacific Island Birds: Biodiversity Meets Zooarchaeology. Science 267(5201): 1123-1131.

Steadman, David W. (1999). The biogeography and extinction of megapodes in Oceania. Proceedings Third International Megapode Symposium. Zool. Verh. Leiden 327: 7-21.

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