Austral Rail
Rallus antarcticus
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
18.3 cm
Weight
60.4 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus), 19 cm. Brown with dark streaks above; grey breast and barred flanks. Found in dense reed-marsh of southern Chile and adjacent Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego. Omnivore. Endangered; drainage of southern marshes and livestock impacts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.3 cm | 7.2 in |
| Weight | 60.4 g | 2.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
8
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Species | Rallus antarcticus |
Distribution
Austral 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 Austral Rail endangered?
The Austral Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Austral Rail nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Austral Rail?
The Austral Rail has a wingspan of 18.3 cm, weight of 60.4 g.
What order and family does the Austral Rail belong to?
The Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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