White-throated Rail
Dryolimnas cuvieri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="dryolimnas-cuvieri"></birdfyi-bird>The White-throated Rail (Dryolimnas cuvieri) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rascones, polluelas y fochas), within the order Gruiformes (grullas y rálidos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.5 cm and a weight of 199.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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White-throated Rail (Dryolimnas cuvieri), 28 cm. Brown above; white throat and breast; barred flanks. The nominate race inhabits scrub and wetland of Madagascar and surrounding islands; flightless on Aldabra Atoll. Omnivore. Least Concern for main population; Aldabra population is distinct.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 27,5 cm | 10.8 in |
| Peso | 199,4 g | 7.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP,SC.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Dryolimnas |
| Especies | Dryolimnas cuvieri |
Distribution
White-throated Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family