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Extinct

Tahiti Crake

Zapornia nigra

Tahiti Crake (Zapornia nigra) — Cranes & Rails of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Tahiti Crake (Zapornia nigra) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.

EX Extinct

No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.

Where it fits

  1. Class Aves
  2. Order Gruiformes
  3. Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
  4. Genus Zapornia
  5. Species nigra

Where it lives

Tahiti (eastern Society Is., eastern Polynesia)

Quick facts

Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Tahiti Crake (Zapornia nigra) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. Its range spans Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Tahiti (e Society Is., e Polynesia).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Tahiti Crake live?

The Tahiti Crake is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Tahiti (e Society Is., e Polynesia).

What family does the Tahiti Crake belong to?

The Tahiti Crake (Zapornia nigra) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.

Is the Tahiti Crake endangered?

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List

Conservation

Extinct

Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.

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