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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