Blue-faced Rail
Gymnocrex rosenbergii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gymnocrex-rosenbergii"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-faced Rail (Gymnocrex rosenbergii) 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 37.2 cm and a weight of 294 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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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 |
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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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