New Caledonian Rail

Gallirallus lafresnayanus

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.

Scientific name

Gallirallus lafresnayanus

Family

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots

IUCN status

CR