Henderson Island Crake
Zapornia atra
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zapornia-atra"></birdfyi-bird>The Henderson Island Crake (Zapornia atra) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16 cm and a weight of 77.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Henderson Island Crake (Zapornia atra) is a small 16–18 cm flightless or near-flightless crake endemic to Henderson Island in the Pitcairn Islands, South Pacific. Dark sooty-black plumage with reduced wings. Inhabits coastal forest and interior scrub on this uninhabited UNESCO World Heritage island.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Weight | 77.5 g | 2.73 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,SP. Incubation: 21 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| Species | Zapornia atra |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family