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Barred Rail
Hypotaenidia torquata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
28.6 cm
Weight
270.5 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
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About
Barred Rail (Hypotaenidia torquata), 28 cm. Brown above; white-barred grey below; red eye; found across the Philippines, Sulawesi and adjacent islands. Inhabits grassland, rice paddies and marshes. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread across its island range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 28.6 cm | 11.3 in |
| Weight | 270.5 g | 9.54 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Hypotaenidia |
| Species | Hypotaenidia torquata |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Barred Rail endangered?
The Barred Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Barred Rail?
The Barred Rail has a wingspan of 28.6 cm, weight of 270.5 g.
What order and family does the Barred Rail belong to?
The Barred Rail (Hypotaenidia torquata) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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