Birds

St. Helena Rail

St. Helena Rail

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The Saint Helena Rail (Aphanocrex podarces) is an extinct flightless rail species that was endemic to Saint Helena Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. It vanished after the arrival of humans and introduced predators.
Where to spot
Not applicable (Extinct). Historically, it inhabited Saint Helena Island, likely in dense vegetation or rocky areas.
How to spot
Not applicable (Extinct). Its existence is known primarily from subfossil remains discovered on the island.
When to spot
Not applicable (Extinct).
This rail was one of several unique ground-dwelling birds on Saint Helena that became extinct due to human settlement, highlighting the vulnerability of island endemics to novel predators.
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