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The spotless crake (Porzana tabuensis) on Aorangi, Poor Knights Island

  • Publication Type

    Journal

  • Publication Year

    1982

  • Author(s)

    Onley, D.J.

  • Journal Name

    Notornis

  • Volume, Issue

    29, 1

  • Pagination

    9-21

  • Article Type

    Paper

  • DOI

Keywords

spotless crake; Porzana tabuensis; Poor Knights Island


The spotless crake (Porzana tabuensis) on Aorangi, Poor Knights Island

Notornis, 29 (1), 9-21

Onley, D.J. (1982)

Article Type: Paper

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Fewer than 50 adult Spotless Crakes (Porzana tabuensis) plus 24 chicks and four juveniles were found on Aorangi in February and March 1980. They were confined to the valley and preferred a low mixed forest which is being replaced by a less favoured habitat. Habitat preference is discussed and related to changes in numbers in the past. Clutch size is lower than on the mainland and chick production probably lower. The breeding cycle is long. Some observations on the adult-chick relationship are presented.