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Chestnut Forest Rail

Rallicula rubra

Least Concern
Envergadura
18,5 cm
Peso
76,625 g
Familia
Sarothruridae
Orden
Gruiformes

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Chestnut Forest Rail (Rallicula rubra), 20 cm. Entirely warm chestnut-rufous; short tail and red bill. Endemic to New Guinea (mountains above 1,200 m). Inhabits dense undergrowth of montane forest. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in suitable montane habitat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 18,5 cm 7.3 in
Peso 76,625 g 2.70 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: DM. Incubation: 34-37 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

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Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos)
Familia Sarothruridae
Genus Rallicula
Especies Rallicula rubra

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Chestnut Forest Rail endangered?
The Chestnut Forest Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut Forest Rail nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 34-37 days.
How big is the Chestnut Forest Rail?
The Chestnut Forest Rail has a wingspan of 18.5 cm, weight of 76.625 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut Forest Rail belong to?
The Chestnut Forest Rail (Rallicula rubra) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Sarothruridae.

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