Galapagos Rail
Laterallus spilonota
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<birdfyi-bird slug="laterallus-spilonota"></birdfyi-bird>The Galapagos Rail (Laterallus spilonota) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.2 cm and a weight of 40 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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حول
Galápagos Rail (Laterallus spilonota) is a small 15–17 cm flightless or near-flightless rail endemic to highland vegetation zones of several Galápagos islands. Dark brown above with white spots; grey below with barred flanks. Inhabits dense ferns, mosses, and Miconia scrub in humid highlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 13,2 cm | 5.2 in |
| الوزن | 40,0 g | 1.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-25 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
3-6
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| الفصيلة | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| الأنواع | Laterallus spilonota |
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Other species in the Rallidae family