Madagascar Rail
Rallus madagascariensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rallus-madagascariensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Madagascar Rail (Rallus madagascariensis) 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 21.2 cm and a weight of 128 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Madagascar Rail (Rallus madagascariensis), 25 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; grey-blue underparts. Endemic to freshwater marshes and wetlands of Madagascar. Omnivore. Vulnerable; freshwater wetlands in Madagascar are heavily degraded by agriculture and human settlement.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 21,2 cm | 8.3 in |
| Gewicht | 128,0 g | 4.52 oz |
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Arten | Rallus madagascariensis |
Distribution
Madagascar Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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