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The taxonomic status of extinct New Zealand Coots, Fulica chathamensis subspp. (Aves: Rallidae)

  • Publication Type

    Journal

  • Publication Year

    1980

  • Author(s)

    Millener, P. R.

  • Journal Name

    Notornis

  • Volume, Issue

    27, 4

  • Pagination

    363-367

  • Article Type

    Paper

Keywords

taxonomy, extinct New Zealand coot, Fulica chathamensis, Fulica prisca


The taxonomic status of extinct New Zealand Coots, Fulica chathamensis subspp. (Aves: Rallidae)

Notornis, 27 (4), 363-367

Millener, P. R. (1980)

Article Type: Paper

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Subfossil remains of a large flightless coot were first discovered on Chatham Island (Fulica chathamensis), and subsequently in the South Island by (Fulica prisca). Further discoveries have considerably enlarged the geographic range on the New Zealand mainland. However, general agreement on the number of forms admitted and their generic and specific status has yet to be reached.