Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Rails, Gallinules and Coots :: Weka

Weka Gallirallus australis

Described by: Sparrman (1786)
Alternate common name(s): Weka Rail, Brown Weka, Black Weka
Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors

Photographs

Cape Foulwind, Westland, South Island, New Zealand - Apr 18, 2001 © William Hull  Cape Foulwind, Westland, South Island, New Zealand - Apr 18, 2001 © William Hull  Ulva Island, New Zealand - Nov 30, 2004 © Kanae Hirabayashi  Ulva Island, New Zealand - Nov 30, 2004 © Kanae Hirabayashi  near Greymouth, South Island, New Zealand - Feb, 2005 © Patrick Ingremeau 
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Range

New Zealand and adjacent is.; Fragmented distribution; (1) North Island. (2) N. and w. South Island including Kapiti Is. (3) E. South Island. (4) Stewart Is.

Videos

No videos are available for this species

Sounds

Location unknown - Date unknown Source: Kiwi Wildlife Tours

References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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