Auckland Island Rail

Auckland Island Rail

Lewinia muelleri

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
18,8 cm
الوزن
78,75 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

حول

Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri), 17 cm. Small, flightless; brown with barred flanks and a short bill. Endemic to Adams Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand. Inhabits dense tussock and scrub. Omnivore. Vulnerable; tiny range but predator-free island offers protection.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 18,8 cm 7.4 in
الوزن 78,75 g 2.78 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: HC.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Auckland Island Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Auckland Island Rail endangered?
The Auckland Island Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Auckland Island Rail nest?
Nest type: HC.
How big is the Auckland Island Rail?
The Auckland Island Rail has a wingspan of 18.8 cm, weight of 78.75 g.
What order and family does the Auckland Island Rail belong to?
The Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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