Austral Rail
Rallus antarcticus
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Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
18,3 cm
Gewicht
60,4 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes
Über uns
Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus), 19 cm. Brown with dark streaks above; grey breast and barred flanks. Found in dense reed-marsh of southern Chile and adjacent Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego. Omnivore. Endangered; drainage of southern marshes and livestock impacts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 18,3 cm | 7.2 in |
| Gewicht | 60,4 g | 2.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SC.
Gelegegröße
8
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Arten | Rallus antarcticus |
Distribution
Austral 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 Austral Rail endangered?
The Austral Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Austral Rail nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Austral Rail?
The Austral Rail has a wingspan of 18.3 cm, weight of 60.4 g.
What order and family does the Austral Rail belong to?
The Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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