Weka  (Gallirallus australis)

Facts

Also known as:woodhen
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Gruiformes
Family Rallidae
Genus Gallirallus (1)
Size Male length: 50 – 60 cm (2)
Female length: 46 – 50 cm (2)
Wingspan: 50 – 60 cm (2)
Male weight: 532 – 1605 g (2)
Female weight: 350 – 1035 g (2)

Status

Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List 2006 (1).