Laysan Rail
Zapornia palmeri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zapornia-palmeri"></birdfyi-bird>The Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a weight of 46.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.
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Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) is an extinct tiny 15 cm flightless rail formerly endemic to Laysan Island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Pale brownish with short wings; lively and inquisitive behavior noted by early observers. Survived until 1944 when introduced rabbits devastated the island's vegetation, eliminating food and cover.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 46.3 g | 1.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| Species | Zapornia palmeri |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family