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Lewin's Rail
Lewinia pectoralis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
18.8 cm
Weight
78.5 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Lewin's Rail (Lewinia pectoralis), 23 cm. Brown above; grey breast; barred white flanks; long red bill. Found in freshwater marshes and wet heathland of Australia, Java and adjacent islands. Omnivore. Least Concern; secretive but moderately common.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.8 cm | 7.4 in |
| Weight | 78.5 g | 2.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 19-20 days.
Clutch Size
3-8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Lewinia |
| Species | Lewinia pectoralis |
Distribution
Lewin's Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lewin's Rail endangered?
The Lewin's Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lewin's Rail nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 19-20 days.
How big is the Lewin's Rail?
The Lewin's Rail has a wingspan of 18.8 cm, weight of 78.5 g.
What order and family does the Lewin's Rail belong to?
The Lewin's Rail (Lewinia pectoralis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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