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Blue-faced Rail
Gymnocrex rosenbergii
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Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
37,2 cm
Gewicht
294,0 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes
Über uns
Blue-faced Rail (Gymnocrex rosenbergii) is a 28–32 cm rail endemic to Sulawesi and nearby Indonesian islands. Striking bare blue facial skin; dark brown above; chestnut-rufous below. Inhabits lowland and hill forest near streams, marshy forest clearings, and forest interior. Rarely encountered; forages on the forest floor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 37,2 cm | 14.6 in |
| Gewicht | 294,0 g | 10.37 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 | Gymnocrex |
| Arten | Gymnocrex rosenbergii |
Distribution
Blue-faced Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Blue-faced Rail endangered?
The Blue-faced Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Blue-faced Rail?
The Blue-faced Rail has a wingspan of 37.2 cm, weight of 294.0 g.
What order and family does the Blue-faced Rail belong to?
The Blue-faced Rail (Gymnocrex rosenbergii) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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