New Caledonian Rail
Gallirallus lafresnayanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallirallus-lafresnayanus"></birdfyi-bird>The New Caledonian Rail (Gallirallus lafresnayanus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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New Caledonian Rail (Gallirallus lafresnayanus). Possibly Extinct. Large, flightless or near-flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; last confirmed record in 1890. Endemic to New Caledonia. Threatened by introduced predators, hunting and habitat loss. Searches have failed to locate any survivors.
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Statut de conservation
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gallirallus |
| Espèces | Gallirallus lafresnayanus |
Distribution
New Caledonian Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family