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Petroica multicolor ssp. nov. 'Tonga'

 

 

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

Almost certainly a distinct subspecies based upon biogeographical grounds, assuming vagrancy can be ruled out.

 

Conservation Status

Extinct

Last record: Holocene?

 

Distribution

Foa, Tongan Islands

 

Biology & Ecology

 

 

Hypodigm

 

 

Media

 

 

References

Steadman, David W. (2006). Extinction and Biogeography of Tropical Pacific Birds. University Of Chicago Press.

http://extinctanimals.proboards.com/thread/17768/petroica-multicolor-ssp-tonga

 

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