Chatham Islands Rail
Chatham Islands Rail (<em>Gallirallus modestus</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes &amp; Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Overview
Chatham Islands Rail (Gallirallus modestus) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Gallirallus; binomial: Gallirallus modestus; authority: (Hutton, FW, 1872).
Distribution
Breeding range: Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extinct in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Move from Gallirallus to Cabalus (Kirchman 2012; Dickinson & Remsen 2013). Change (14.2) English name from Chatham Rail to Chatham Islands Rail to align with other major world bird lists. Move taxa in Aptenorallus, Habroptila, Eulabeornis, Cabalus and Hypotaenidia to Gallirallus, following AviList v2025.
