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Miller's Rail

Zapornia nigra

Extinct
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Miller's Rail (Zapornia nigra) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.

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Miller's Rail (Zapornia nigra) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tahiti and neighboring Society Islands, French Polynesia. Known only from subfossil bones described in the 20th century. Presumed extirpated following Polynesian arrival around 1,000 years ago.

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famille Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Zapornia
Espèces Zapornia nigra

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Foire aux questions

Is the Miller's Rail endangered?
The Miller's Rail has a conservation status of Extinct.
What order and family does the Miller's Rail belong to?
The Miller's Rail (Zapornia nigra) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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