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North Island Takahe

Porphyrio mantelli

Extinct
Gewicht
2487,5 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rallen, sumpfhühner und blässhühner), within the order Gruiformes (kraniche und rallen). Recorded measurements include a weight of 2.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.

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North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Gewicht 2487,5 g 87.74 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Extinct
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

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Nest type: HC,SA,SC. Incubation: 29-31 days.

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

North Island Takahe has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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Is the North Island Takahe endangered?
The North Island Takahe has a conservation status of Extinct.
How does the North Island Takahe nest?
Nest type: HC,SA,SC. Incubation: 29-31 days.
How big is the North Island Takahe?
The North Island Takahe has a weight of 2487.5 g.
What order and family does the North Island Takahe belong to?
The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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