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Pale-vented Bush-hen

Amaurornis moluccana

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
26,4 cm
Gewicht
179,25 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

The Pale-vented Bush-hen (Amaurornis moluccana) 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 26.4 cm and a weight of 179.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Pale-vented Bush-hen (Amaurornis moluccana) is a 26–30 cm rail of the Moluccas and New Guinea region. Olive-brown above; pale buff underparts with white vent. Inhabits freshwater swamps, reed beds, and forest-edge marshes on islands including Buru, Seram, and New Guinea. Secretive; detected by calls. Poorly known.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 26,4 cm 10.4 in
Gewicht 179,25 g 6.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: DM.

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Taxonomie

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

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Is the Pale-vented Bush-hen endangered?
The Pale-vented Bush-hen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pale-vented Bush-hen nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Pale-vented Bush-hen?
The Pale-vented Bush-hen has a wingspan of 26.4 cm, weight of 179.25 g.
What order and family does the Pale-vented Bush-hen belong to?
The Pale-vented Bush-hen (Amaurornis moluccana) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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