About the South Island Takahe
The South Island takahē is a flightless swamphen indigenous to New Zealand and the largest living member of the rail family. It is often known by the abbreviated name takahē, which it shares with the recently extinct North Island takahē. The two takahē species are also known as notornis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Porphyrio hochstetteri |
| Species Codes | takahe3, SITA |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South Island Takahe belong to?
The South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the South Island Takahe?
The South Island Takahe is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the South Island Takahe?
The South Island takahē is a flightless swamphen indigenous to New Zealand and the largest living member of the rail family. It is often known by the abbreviated name takahē, which it shares with the recently extinct North Island takahē. The two takahē species are also known as notornis....
Where can I report a South Island Takahe sighting?
You can log sightings of South Island Takahe on eBird (ebird.org) using species code takahe3, or on iNaturalist.
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