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South Island Takahe

Porphyrio hochstetteri

Endangered
طول الجناح
46,5 cm
الوزن
2487,5 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

The South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.5 cm and a weight of 2.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a 50–63 cm flightless swamphen endemic to New Zealand's South Island alpine tussock grasslands. Deep blue-green plumage with green-brown back; massive red bill and frontal shield. Rediscovered in Fiordland in 1948 after presumed extinction.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 46,5 cm 18.3 in
الوزن 2487,5 g 87.74 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Endangered
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29-31 days.

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التصنيف

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

Distribution

South Island Takahe has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the South Island Takahe endangered?
The South Island Takahe has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the South Island Takahe nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29-31 days.
How big is the South Island Takahe?
The South Island Takahe has a wingspan of 46.5 cm, weight of 2487.5 g.
What order and family does the South Island Takahe belong to?
The South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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