Rediscovery of the Sooty Rail (Porzana tabuensis) in American Samoa
Engbring J and Engilis A. 1988. Rediscovery of the Sooty Rail (Porzana tabuensis) in American Samoa. The Auk. 105(2):391
The Sooty Rail (Porzana tabuensis) is widely found in the Pacific region, but in American Samoa is only found on the island of Ta'u. This species has not been recorded since 1923. It was believed to be extirpated since a survey, conducted during 1975-1976, did not find sooty rails. USFWS biologists rediscovered this bird in 1985-1986 during an 8-day survey. A road-killed specimen was deposited at the Bishop Museum (BPBM 161855). Other birds were found in semi-open agricultural forest on the northwest side of the island.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Engbring, John; Engilis, A
- Units
- NPSA , PACN
- Keywords
- Animal Studies, Observations, sooty rail (Porzana tabuensis)