Nkulengu Rail
Himantornis haematopus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="himantornis-haematopus"></birdfyi-bird>The Nkulengu Rail (Himantornis haematopus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.6 cm and a weight of 589.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Nkulengu Rail (Himantornis haematopus) is a large 30–35 cm, distinctive rail of west and central African rainforests. Brown above; buffy underparts with dark bars; reddish legs and feet. Inhabits dense lowland rainforest floor, often near streams or swampy forest. One of the most forest-adapted African rails; secretive and rarely seen.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 41.6 cm | 16.4 in |
| Weight | 589.75 g | 20.80 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 | Himantornis |
| Species | Himantornis haematopus |
Distribution
Nkulengu Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family