About the New Caledonian Gallinule
The New Caledonian gallinule is an extinct species of bird in the family Rallidae. It was endemic to New Caledonia and probably became extinct due to hunting, habitat loss and the presence of invasive species following human settlement of the island. However a passage from an 1860 article refers to birds the size of turkeys being present in marshy areas of New Caledonia, suggesting that it may have survived into historic times. The native name n'dino is thought to refer to this bird.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Porphyrio kukwiedei |
| Species Codes | necgal1, NCGA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Caledonian Gallinule belong to?
The New Caledonian Gallinule (Porphyrio kukwiedei) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the New Caledonian Gallinule?
The New Caledonian gallinule is an extinct species of bird in the family Rallidae. It was endemic to New Caledonia and probably became extinct due to hunting, habitat loss and the presence of invasive species following human settlement of the island. However a passage from an 1860 article refers to ...
Where can I report a New Caledonian Gallinule sighting?
You can log sightings of New Caledonian Gallinule on eBird (ebird.org) using species code necgal1, or on iNaturalist.