Talaud Rail
Gymnocrex talaudensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gymnocrex-talaudensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.4 cm and a weight of 288 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.4 cm | 12.0 in |
| Weight | 288.0 g | 10.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gymnocrex |
| Species | Gymnocrex talaudensis |
Distribution
Talaud Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Rallidae family