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Madagascar Rail

Rallus madagascariensis

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
21,2 cm
الوزن
128,0 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

The Madagascar Rail (Rallus madagascariensis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.2 cm and a weight of 128 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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حول

Madagascar Rail (Rallus madagascariensis), 25 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; grey-blue underparts. Endemic to freshwater marshes and wetlands of Madagascar. Omnivore. Vulnerable; freshwater wetlands in Madagascar are heavily degraded by agriculture and human settlement.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 21,2 cm 8.3 in
الوزن 128,0 g 4.52 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 Rallus
الأنواع Rallus madagascariensis

Distribution

Madagascar Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Madagascar Rail endangered?
The Madagascar Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Madagascar Rail?
The Madagascar Rail has a wingspan of 21.2 cm, weight of 128.0 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Rail belong to?
The Madagascar Rail (Rallus madagascariensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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