Weka

Gallirallus australis

The weka, also known as the Māori hen or woodhen is a flightless bird species of the rail family. It is endemic to New Zealand. Some authorities consider it as the only extant member of the genus Gallirallus. Four subspecies are recognized but only two (northern/southern) are supported by genetic evidence.

Scientific name

Gallirallus australis

Family

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots

IUCN status

VU