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Talaud Bush-hen

Amaurornis magnirostris

Vulnerable
Envergure
32,0 cm
Poids
250,0 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 32 cm and a weight of 250 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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À propos

Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands, Indonesia. Similar to related bush-hens; brown above, paler below; characterized by a notably large bill. Inhabits forest-edge wetlands and dense scrub on small islands. Near Threatened due to small range and ongoing deforestation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 32,0 cm 12.6 in
Poids 250,0 g 8.82 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famille Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Amaurornis
Espèces Amaurornis magnirostris

Distribution

Talaud Bush-hen has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Talaud Bush-hen endangered?
The Talaud Bush-hen has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Talaud Bush-hen?
The Talaud Bush-hen has a wingspan of 32.0 cm, weight of 250.0 g.
What order and family does the Talaud Bush-hen belong to?
The Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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