Laysan Rail Colouring Page

Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri). Country of origin: Laysan in Hawaiʻi, United States. Extinction: The original Laysan population disappeared in the 1920s, while introduced populations survived until 1944. Cause: Introduced rabbits stripped vegetation on Laysan; rats later destroyed the remaining populations on other islands. Special characteristics: This small flightless rail had a slim pointed bill, short wings, a pale eyebrow and long toes. How to Colour: Try buff-brown upperparts, grey underparts, a pale eyebrow and a yellow-brown bill. Keep the eyebrow distinct and use short strokes along the small wing feathers and rounded body.

◫ A4 size✎ Bold outlines♡ Ages 3–8

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