Talaud Bush-hen
Amaurornis magnirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="amaurornis-magnirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32 cm and a weight of 250 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. Similar to related bush-hens; brown above, paler below; characterized by a notably large bill. Inhabits forest-edge wetlands and dense scrub on small islands. Near Threatened due to small range and ongoing deforestation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 32.0 cm | 12.6 in |
| Weight | 250.0 g | 8.82 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Amaurornis |
| Species | Amaurornis magnirostris |
Distribution
Talaud Bush-hen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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