About the North Island Takahe
The North Island takahē is an extinct species of flightless swamphen that was native to the North Island of New Zealand. It is closely related to the living South Island takahē.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Porphyrio mantelli |
| Species Codes | takahe2, NITA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the North Island Takahe belong to?
The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the North Island Takahe?
The North Island takahē is an extinct species of flightless swamphen that was native to the North Island of New Zealand. It is closely related to the living South Island takahē....
Where can I report a North Island Takahe sighting?
You can log sightings of North Island Takahe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code takahe2, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
3
iNat Observations
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