Tahiti Rail

Zapornia tabuensis

The Tahiti Rail (Zapornia tabuensis) is a small, flightless bird species endemic to the island of Tahiti in French Polynesia. It is characterized by its brown plumage, short wings, and long legs. This elusive bird is primarily found in dense vegetation near freshwater streams and marshes. The Tahiti Rail is known for its secretive behavior, making it a challenging species to observe in the wild. Due to habitat loss and predation by introduced species, the population of the Tahiti Rail is declining, and it is currently classified as Endangered by the IUCN.

Habitat: Freshwater streams and marshes