About the Auckland Islands Rail
The Auckland rail, also known as the Auckland Island rail or Auckland Islands rail is a small nearly flightless rail endemic to the Auckland Islands 460 km south of New Zealand. It is somewhat of a biogeographical anomaly, being the only species in the genus Lewinia to have reached the islands of New Zealand, skipping over the main islands to reach the remote Auckland islands group. Its closest relative is Lewin's rail of Australia. The species is currently restricted to two islands in the Auckland islands group, Adams Island and Disappointment Island.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Lewinia muelleri |
| Species Codes | auirai1, AIRA, AURA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Auckland Islands Rail belong to?
The Auckland Islands Rail (Lewinia muelleri) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Auckland Islands Rail?
The Auckland Islands Rail is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Auckland Islands Rail?
The Auckland rail, also known as the Auckland Island rail or Auckland Islands rail is a small nearly flightless rail endemic to the Auckland Islands 460 km south of New Zealand. It is somewhat of a biogeographical anomaly, being the only species in the genus Lewinia to have reached the islands of Ne...
Where can I report a Auckland Islands Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Auckland Islands Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code auirai1, or on iNaturalist.
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