Lewin's Rail
Lewinia pectoralis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lewinia-pectoralis"></birdfyi-bird>The Lewin's Rail (Lewinia pectoralis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.8 cm and a weight of 78.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family