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Auckland Rail
Lewinia muelleri
Auckland Rail (Lewinia muelleri) — Cranes & Rails of Australia & Oceania.
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The Auckland Rail (Lewinia muelleri) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 93 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Lewinia
- Species muelleri
Where it lives
Adams and Disappointment is. (Auckland Is., south of South I., New Zealand)
Quick facts
- Weight
- 93 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Auckland Rail hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Auckland Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Auckland Rail (Lewinia muelleri) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Adams and Disappointment is. (Auckland Is., s of South I., New Zealand).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 93 g, with a wing length of about 9.4 cm and a tail of around 4.1 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 43 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Auckland Rail?
The Auckland Rail is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 93 g.
Where does the Auckland Rail live?
The Auckland Rail is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Adams and Disappointment is. (Auckland Is., s of South I., New Zealand), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Auckland Rail belong to?
The Auckland Rail (Lewinia muelleri) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Auckland Rail eat?
The Auckland Rail hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Auckland Rail migrate?
The Auckland Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Auckland Rail endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Auckland Rail's range?
The Auckland Rail has a mapped global range of about 43 km².
Conservation
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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