Henderson Crake

Rails, Crakes & Coots 👁 387 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

Henderson Crake (Zapornia atra) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Zapornia; binomial: Zapornia atra; authority: (North, 1908).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Porzana atra from Red-eyed Crake to established Henderson Crake. Move from genus Porzana to Zapornia (Slikas et al. 2002; Dickinson & Remsen 2013).

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