Bird
Weka
Gallirallus australis · Rallidae · Gruiformes
Best monthsJan · Nov–Decmost records
Records35,674in 1 country
Most seen inNew Zealand35,674 records
Red ListVulnerableIUCN status
About
Weka in brief
The weka (Gallirallus australis) is a bird of the Rallidae family — species of flightless bird.
In New Zealand it has 35,674 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, November and December and fall to their lowest in June and August.
Its global conservation status is vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
New Zealand35,674 records · best Jan, Nov
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.
Relatives
All birdsMore of the Rallidae family
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