Auckland Island Rail
Lewinia muelleri
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Vulnerable
Envergadura
18,8 cm
Peso
78,75 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri), 17 cm. Small, flightless; brown with barred flanks and a short bill. Endemic to Adams Island, Auckland Islands, New Zealand. Inhabits dense tussock and scrub. Omnivore. Vulnerable; tiny range but predator-free island offers protection.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 18,8 cm | 7.4 in |
| Peso | 78,75 g | 2.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: HC.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Lewinia |
| Especies | Lewinia muelleri |
Distribution
Auckland Island Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Auckland Island Rail endangered?
The Auckland Island Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Auckland Island Rail nest?
Nest type: HC.
How big is the Auckland Island Rail?
The Auckland Island Rail has a wingspan of 18.8 cm, weight of 78.75 g.
What order and family does the Auckland Island Rail belong to?
The Auckland Island Rail (Lewinia muelleri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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