Sakalava Rail
Zapornia olivieri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zapornia-olivieri"></birdfyi-bird>The Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) 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 20.4 cm and a weight of 121.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) is a tiny 14–15 cm crake endemic to western Madagascar. Brown above with rufous and grey tones; pale buff below. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes and rice paddy margins in the Sakalava lowlands. Poorly known and rarely recorded.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 20,4 cm | 8.0 in |
| Gewicht | 121,5 g | 4.29 oz |
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| Arten | Zapornia olivieri |
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