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Black-tailed Native-hen

Tribonyx ventralis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
41,1 cm
Gewicht
376,75 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

Über uns

Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) is a 30–38 cm flightless rail of inland Australia. Olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright black tail. Nomadic, following rainfall; forms large flocks at temporary wetlands. Grazes on grass and aquatic plants. Occasionally erupts in huge numbers after flooding. Not threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 41,1 cm 16.2 in
Gewicht 376,75 g 13.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

Gelegegröße

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Taxonomie

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

External Databases

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Is the Black-tailed Native-hen endangered?
The Black-tailed Native-hen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-tailed Native-hen nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-tailed Native-hen?
The Black-tailed Native-hen has a wingspan of 41.1 cm, weight of 376.75 g.
What order and family does the Black-tailed Native-hen belong to?
The Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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