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Inaccessible Island Rail
Laterallus rogersi
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Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
10,8 cm
Gewicht
40,0 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes
Über uns
Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) is a tiny 17–19 cm flightless rail, the world's smallest flightless bird, endemic to Inaccessible Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago. Dark brown above, chestnut below. Inhabits dense tussock grass and fern-bush.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 10,8 cm | 4.3 in |
| Gewicht | 40,0 g | 1.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: DM.
Gelegegröße
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familie | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Arten | Laterallus rogersi |
External Databases
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Is the Inaccessible Island Rail endangered?
The Inaccessible Island Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Inaccessible Island Rail nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Inaccessible Island Rail?
The Inaccessible Island Rail has a wingspan of 10.8 cm, weight of 40.0 g.
What order and family does the Inaccessible Island Rail belong to?
The Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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