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Blue-faced Rail

Gymnocrex rosenbergii

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
37,2 cm
الوزن
294,0 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

حول

Blue-faced Rail (Gymnocrex rosenbergii) is a 28–32 cm rail endemic to Sulawesi and nearby Indonesian islands. Striking bare blue facial skin; dark brown above; chestnut-rufous below. Inhabits lowland and hill forest near streams, marshy forest clearings, and forest interior. Rarely encountered; forages on the forest floor.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 37,2 cm 14.6 in
الوزن 294,0 g 10.37 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
الفصيلة Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gymnocrex
الأنواع Gymnocrex rosenbergii

Distribution

Blue-faced Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Blue-faced Rail endangered?
The Blue-faced Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Blue-faced Rail?
The Blue-faced Rail has a wingspan of 37.2 cm, weight of 294.0 g.
What order and family does the Blue-faced Rail belong to?
The Blue-faced Rail (Gymnocrex rosenbergii) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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