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Madagascar Flufftail
Sarothrura insularis
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
14,0 cm
Gewicht
27,833333333333332 g
Familie
Sarothruridae
Ordnung
Gruiformes
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Madagascar Flufftail (Sarothrura insularis), 15 cm. Brown above; white-spotted and streaked underparts. Endemic to Madagascar, inhabiting dense undergrowth of eastern rainforest and mid-altitude scrub. Omnivore. Least Concern; still relatively common in eastern forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 14,0 cm | 5.5 in |
| Gewicht | 27,833333333333332 g | 0.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: DM.
Gelegegröße
3-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Sarothrura |
| Arten | Sarothrura insularis |
Distribution
Madagascar Flufftail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Madagascar Flufftail endangered?
The Madagascar Flufftail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Madagascar Flufftail nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Madagascar Flufftail?
The Madagascar Flufftail has a wingspan of 14.0 cm, weight of 27.833333333333332 g.
What order and family does the Madagascar Flufftail belong to?
The Madagascar Flufftail (Sarothrura insularis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.
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