Sakalava Rail

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Sakalava Rail (<em>Zapornia olivieri</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Zapornia; binomial: Zapornia olivieri; authority: (Grandidier, G & Berlioz, 1929).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move from genus Amaurornis to Zapornia (Slikas et al. 2002; Dickinson & Remsen 2013).

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