Weka

Rails, Crakes & Coots 👁 383 views Updated 2026-11-01

Weka (<em>Gallirallus australis</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

Weka (Gallirallus australis) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gallirallus; binomial: Gallirallus australis; authority: (Sparrman, 1786).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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