Auckland Island Rail vs Kosrae Crake
Lewinia muelleri compared with Zapornia monasa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Auckland Island Rail | Kosrae Crake |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lewinia muelleri | Zapornia monasa |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.8 cm (7.4 in) | — |
| Weight | 78.75 g (2.78 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Auckland Island Rail
Extinct
Kosrae Crake
About These Birds
Auckland Island Rail
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.
Kosrae Crake
Kosrae Crake (Zapornia monasa) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Kosrae in the Caroline Islands, Micronesia. Known from bones and a single 19th-century description. Dark plumage, reduced wings. Extirpated following Polynesian and later European settlement; likely lost to introduced rats and cats.