What is another word for Genus Notornis?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs nˈə͡ʊtɔːnˌiz] (IPA) 
Genus Notornis is a bird species native to New Zealand. It is also known as the takahe. The takahe is a herbivore bird that was once thought to be extinct but was rediscovered in 1948. Synonyms for Genus Notornis includes Porphyrio hochstetteri, Notornis hochstetteri, and Rallus hochstetteri. The takahe is such a special bird that the New Zealand government has put them on their endangered species list. They have also established breeding programs to protect the species and increase their numbers. Despite their endangered status, the takahe is beloved for its unique appearance and the important role it plays in New Zealand's ecology.
