About the Makira Moorhen
The Makira woodhen, also known as the Makira moorhen, San Cristobal moorhen or kia, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is critically endangered and sometimes considered extinct from habitat loss and predation by feral cats. The last recorded sighting was in 1953. Surveys in 2015–16 failed to find the species; though there were a number of reports of birds matching the description of the species from within the previous 10 years, the scientists concluded that the woodhen was likely extinct.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallinula silvestris |
| Species Codes | sacmoo1, MAMO, MAWO |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Makira Moorhen belong to?
The Makira Moorhen (Gallinula silvestris) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Makira Moorhen?
The Makira Moorhen is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Makira Moorhen?
The Makira woodhen, also known as the Makira moorhen, San Cristobal moorhen or kia, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is critica...
Where can I report a Makira Moorhen sighting?
You can log sightings of Makira Moorhen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sacmoo1, or on iNaturalist.