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Bar-winged Rail
Hypotaenidia poeciloptera
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Extinct
Weight
509.7 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Bar-winged Rail (Hypotaenidia poeciloptera), 28 cm. Brown with barred wings and flanks; inhabits grassland and marsh edges of Fiji. Omnivore. Endangered; severely reduced by habitat conversion, feral cats and mongooses; fewer than 1,000 individuals estimated.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 509.7 g | 17.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Extinct
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
4-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Hypotaenidia |
| Species | Hypotaenidia poeciloptera |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bar-winged Rail endangered?
The Bar-winged Rail has a conservation status of Extinct.
How does the Bar-winged Rail nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the Bar-winged Rail?
The Bar-winged Rail has a weight of 509.7 g.
What order and family does the Bar-winged Rail belong to?
The Bar-winged Rail (Hypotaenidia poeciloptera) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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