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Talaud Bush-hen

Amaurornis magnirostris

Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
32,0 cm
Gewicht
250,0 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

The Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rallen, sumpfhühner und blässhühner), within the order Gruiformes (kraniche und rallen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32 cm and a weight of 250 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. Similar to related bush-hens; brown above, paler below; characterized by a notably large bill. Inhabits forest-edge wetlands and dense scrub on small islands. Near Threatened due to small range and ongoing deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 32,0 cm 12.6 in
Gewicht 250,0 g 8.82 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen)
Familie Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner)
Genus Amaurornis
Arten Amaurornis magnirostris

Distribution

Talaud Bush-hen has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the Talaud Bush-hen endangered?
The Talaud Bush-hen has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Talaud Bush-hen?
The Talaud Bush-hen has a wingspan of 32.0 cm, weight of 250.0 g.
What order and family does the Talaud Bush-hen belong to?
The Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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