Family: Turdidae (Thrushes)

Authority: (Rothschild, 1893)

Red List Category

Criteria: B1ab(iii)

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Justification of Red List category
This species has apparently always been rare, although the reasons for this are unclear and the range and population trends are difficult to judge because it is extremely elusive and occurs in areas that are highly inaccessible. It has an extremely small range, wholly confined to one upland area where it is highly vulnerable to stochastic events and habitat quality is continuing to decline. It is therefore assessed as Critically Endangered.

Population size: 414-580 mature individuals

Population trend: stable

Extent of occurrence (breeding/resident): 52 km²

Country endemic: yes

Attributes
Land-mass type - oceanic island
Realm - Oceanian
IUCN System - Terrestrial