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Tasmanian Native-hen

Tribonyx mortierii

Least Concern
طول الجناح
37,1 cm
الوزن
1292,5 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

حول

Tasmanian Native-hen (Tribonyx mortierii) is a 43–51 cm large flightless rail endemic to Tasmania. Dark olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright tail. Inhabits grasslands, farmland, and wetland margins. Social; defends territories in small family groups. Grazes mainly on grass and herbs. Vulnerable to predation by introduced foxes.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 37,1 cm 14.6 in
الوزن 1292,5 g 45.59 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-25 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

5-8

التصنيف

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

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Tasmanian Native-hen endangered?
The Tasmanian Native-hen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tasmanian Native-hen nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-25 days.
How big is the Tasmanian Native-hen?
The Tasmanian Native-hen has a wingspan of 37.1 cm, weight of 1292.5 g.
What order and family does the Tasmanian Native-hen belong to?
The Tasmanian Native-hen (Tribonyx mortierii) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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