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Crake Species

New Zealand contains 2 of Crake species. These include Baillon's Crake and Spotless Crake.

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Baillon's Crake

Zapornia pusilla

The Baillon’s crake, also known as the Marsh crake, is a small native New Zealand bird,and secretive wetland dweller. Ab...

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Spotless Crake

Zapornia tabuensis

The spotless crake, or Pūweto in Māori, is a small native rail found throughout New Zealand. About half the size of a bl...