Gallirallus
Noun
Meaning
rails of New Zealand
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Examples
At least one, possibly several Gallirallus and/or Porzana rails make the most likely candidates, given their former presence in the region and that conditions on Kiritimati would seem well suited.
The buff-banded rail (Gallirallus philippensis) might once have had a relative on Kiritimati.