Okinawa Rail
Hypotaenidia okinawae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hypotaenidia-okinawae"></birdfyi-bird>The Okinawa Rail (Hypotaenidia okinawae) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.6 cm and a weight of 434 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Okinawa Rail (Hypotaenidia okinawae), 30 cm. Dark brown above; white-barred underparts; red bill and legs. Flightless or near-flightless; endemic to the northern forests of Okinawa, Japan. Omnivore: invertebrates and plant material. Endangered; fewer than 1,500 individuals; threatened by mongoose and traffic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm | 11.3 in |
| Weight | 434.0 g | 15.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Hypotaenidia |
| Species | Hypotaenidia okinawae |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family