About the Tasmanian Nativehen
The Tasmanian nativehen, also known by its palawa kani name piyura, is a flightless rail and one of twelve species of birds endemic to Australia's island state of Tasmania. Although many flightless birds have a history of extinction at the hands of humans, the species has actually benefited from the introduction of European-style agricultural practices in Tasmania. Its success may also be attributed to the recent extinction of its main predator, the thylacine.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Tribonyx mortierii |
| Species Codes | tanhen1, TANH, TNHE, TANA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tasmanian Nativehen belong to?
The Tasmanian Nativehen (Tribonyx mortierii) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Tasmanian Nativehen?
The Tasmanian nativehen, also known by its palawa kani name piyura, is a flightless rail and one of twelve species of birds endemic to Australia's island state of Tasmania. Although many flightless birds have a history of extinction at the hands of humans, the species has actually benefited from the...
Where can I report a Tasmanian Nativehen sighting?
You can log sightings of Tasmanian Nativehen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tanhen1, or on iNaturalist.
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