About the New Caledonian Rail
The New Caledonian rail is a large and drab flightless rail endemic to the island of New Caledonia in the Pacific. It is Critically Endangered, may have gone extinct many decades ago already, and if it still exists it is one of the least-known living bird species.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallirallus lafresnayanus |
| Species Codes | necrai1, NCRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Caledonian Rail belong to?
The New Caledonian Rail (Gallirallus lafresnayanus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the New Caledonian Rail?
The New Caledonian rail is a large and drab flightless rail endemic to the island of New Caledonia in the Pacific. It is Critically Endangered, may have gone extinct many decades ago already, and if it still exists it is one of the least-known living bird species....
Where can I report a New Caledonian Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of New Caledonian Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code necrai1, or on iNaturalist.
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