Status of the spotless crake (Porzana tabuensis) in American Samoa
Rauzon MJ and Fialua M. 2003. Status of the spotless crake (Porzana tabuensis) in American Samoa. The Wilson Bulletin. 115(4):489-491
In July 2001, during seabird surveys in dense montane rainforest at the summit (Mt. Lata) of Ta'u, the spotless crake was documented in American Samoa for the first time in 17 years. The last sightings were made during 1985-1986 in lowland agricultural areas, semiwetland, and secondary forests. Norway rats also were discovered in the montane forests and pose a threat to the continued survival of the crake at its oly colony in the Samoan archipelago. One visual observation of the crake occurred and at least one other bird was heard.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Rauzon, Mark; Fialua, Mino
- Units
- NPSA , PACN
- Keywords
- American Samoa, Animal Studies, Birds (Aves), Exotic/Invasive Species-Animals, National Park Of American Samoa, Norway rat, Porzana tabuensis, Presence (Biodiversity), spotless crake, Tau, Threatened-Endangered-Sensitive Animals