Calayan Rail
Aptenorallus calayanensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aptenorallus-calayanensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Calayan Rail (Aptenorallus calayanensis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a weight of 244.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Calayan Rail (Aptenorallus calayanensis), 20 cm. Brown above; grey underparts; yellow-green bill; short wings suggesting flightlessness. Discovered in 2004; endemic to Calayan Island, Philippines. Inhabits forest undergrowth. Omnivore. Endangered; tiny single-island range with minimal forest remaining.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 244.5 g | 8.62 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Aptenorallus |
| Species | Aptenorallus calayanensis |
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Other species in the Rallidae family