South Island Takahe
Porphyrio hochstetteri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="porphyrio-hochstetteri"></birdfyi-bird>The South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.5 cm and a weight of 2.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a 50–63 cm flightless swamphen endemic to New Zealand's South Island alpine tussock grasslands. Deep blue-green plumage with green-brown back; massive red bill and frontal shield. Rediscovered in Fiordland in 1948 after presumed extinction.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.5 cm | 18.3 in |
| Weight | 2487.5 g | 87.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29-31 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Species | Porphyrio hochstetteri |
Distribution
South Island Takahe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family