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Forbes's Forest Rail
Rallicula forbesi
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Least Concern
Envergadura
21,3 cm
Peso
86,25 g
Familia
Sarothruridae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
Forbes's Forest Rail (Rallicula forbesi), 20 cm. Rich chestnut with white-spotted underparts; red bill. Endemic to higher mountains of New Guinea above 1,500 m. Inhabits moss-draped montane forest floor. Omnivore. Least Concern; difficult to observe but widespread.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,3 cm | 8.4 in |
| Peso | 86,25 g | 3.04 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM,PL.
Tamaño de la puesta
4-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Rallicula |
| Especies | Rallicula forbesi |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Forbes's Forest Rail endangered?
The Forbes's Forest Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Forbes's Forest Rail nest?
Nest type: DM,PL.
How big is the Forbes's Forest Rail?
The Forbes's Forest Rail has a wingspan of 21.3 cm, weight of 86.25 g.
What order and family does the Forbes's Forest Rail belong to?
The Forbes's Forest Rail (Rallicula forbesi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.
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