Sakalava Rail
Zapornia olivieri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zapornia-olivieri"></birdfyi-bird>The Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 121.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) is a tiny 14–15 cm crake endemic to western Madagascar. Brown above with rufous and grey tones; pale buff below. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes and rice paddy margins in the Sakalava lowlands. Poorly known and rarely recorded.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 20,4 cm | 8.0 in |
| الوزن | 121,5 g | 4.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| الفصيلة | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| الأنواع | Zapornia olivieri |
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