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Pale-vented Bush-hen

Amaurornis moluccana

Least Concern
Envergure
26,4 cm
Poids
179,25 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

À propos

Pale-vented Bush-hen (Amaurornis moluccana) is a 26–30 cm rail of the Moluccas and New Guinea region. Olive-brown above; pale buff underparts with white vent. Inhabits freshwater swamps, reed beds, and forest-edge marshes on islands including Buru, Seram, and New Guinea. Secretive; detected by calls. Poorly known.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 26,4 cm 10.4 in
Poids 179,25 g 6.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: DM.

Taille de la couvée

4-7

Taxonomie

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

External Databases

Foire aux questions

Is the Pale-vented Bush-hen endangered?
The Pale-vented Bush-hen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pale-vented Bush-hen nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Pale-vented Bush-hen?
The Pale-vented Bush-hen has a wingspan of 26.4 cm, weight of 179.25 g.
What order and family does the Pale-vented Bush-hen belong to?
The Pale-vented Bush-hen (Amaurornis moluccana) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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