Auckland Island Rail
Lewinia muelleri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lewinia-muelleri"></birdfyi-bird>The Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.8 cm and a weight of 78.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri), 17 cm. Small, flightless; brown with barred flanks and a short bill. Endemic to Adams Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand. Inhabits dense tussock and scrub. Omnivore. Vulnerable; tiny range but predator-free island offers protection.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.8 cm | 7.4 in |
| Weight | 78.75 g | 2.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Lewinia |
| Species | Lewinia muelleri |
Distribution
Auckland Island Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family