 It has been reported on the islands of Fatu Hiva, Ua Pou, Hiva Oa, Nuku Hiva, Tahuata, Ua Huka, and Mohotani.In 2001, it was believed to be relatively common on the island of Ua Pou.A February 2018 survey on the islands of Nuku Hiva, Ua Pou, and Hiva Oa turned up no sightings.