Photo: John Gerrard Keulemans / Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)
Hawaiian Rail
Zapornia sandwichensis
Hawaiian Rail (Zapornia sandwichensis) — Cranes & Rails of Oceans & Seabirds.
The Hawaiian Rail (Zapornia sandwichensis) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Oceans & Seabirds. The IUCN Red List lists it as Extinct.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)No reasonable doubt that the last individual has died.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Zapornia
- Species sandwichensis
Quick facts
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Hawaiian Rail (Zapornia sandwichensis) is a species of bird in the Rallidae family, part of the order Gruiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.).
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Hawaiian Rail live?
The Hawaiian Rail is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Hawaii (Hawaiian Is.).
What family does the Hawaiian Rail belong to?
The Hawaiian Rail (Zapornia sandwichensis) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
Is the Hawaiian Rail endangered?
It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Rallidae
Least Concern
Not Evaluated
Extinct
Vulnerable
More in Cranes & Rails
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Not Evaluated
Least Concern