Description
Although austral snipe are small birds, the endemism, endemic New Caledonian form was larger than all its congeners, with the exception of the Viti Levu snipe (''C. miratropica''). Examination of its wing bones suggest that it was a relatively strong flier.Extinction
The species became extinct within about 1000 years of human settlement of the island, probably as a result of predation by human introduced species, introduced rats.References
Fossil taxa described in 2013 Birds described in 2013 Coenocorypha Holocene extinctions Extinct birds of New Caledonia Taxa named by Trevor H. Worthy {{Paleo-bird-stub