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Extinct

Laysan Rail

Zapornia palmeri

Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) — Cranes & Rails of Oceans & Seabirds.

The Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) 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 palmeri

Where it lives

Laysan (Northwestern Hawaiian Is.)

Quick facts

Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes

Biology & behaviour

The Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) is a species of bird in the Rallidae family, part of the order Gruiformes. It is found across Oceans & Seabirds. Its distribution covers PO Laysan (Northwestern Hawaiian Is.).

It is listed as Extinct on the IUCN Red List.

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Laysan Rail live?

The Laysan Rail is found across Oceans & Seabirds with a range covering PO Laysan (Northwestern Hawaiian Is.).

What family does the Laysan Rail belong to?

The Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.

Is the Laysan Rail 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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