Roviana Rail
Hypotaenidia rovianae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hypotaenidia-rovianae"></birdfyi-bird>The Roviana Rail (Hypotaenidia rovianae) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.1 cm and a weight of 353.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Roviana Rail (Hypotaenidia rovianae), 28 cm. Brown and white barred; red bill. Endemic to New Georgia and Vangunu Islands, Solomon Islands. Inhabits grassland and open scrub. Omnivore. Endangered; restricted range with logging and introduced predator pressure.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.1 cm | 11.5 in |
| Weight | 353.1 g | 12.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Hypotaenidia |
| Species | Hypotaenidia rovianae |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family