About the St. Helena Rail
The Saint Helena rail is an extinct species of flightless rail from Saint Helena. It disappeared from the island in the early 16th century.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Aphanocrex podarces |
| Species Codes | sthcra1, SHRA, SHCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the St. Helena Rail belong to?
The St. Helena Rail (Aphanocrex podarces) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the St. Helena Rail?
The Saint Helena rail is an extinct species of flightless rail from Saint Helena. It disappeared from the island in the early 16th century....
Where can I report a St. Helena Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of St. Helena Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sthcra1, 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
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