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Talaud Rail

Gymnocrex talaudensis

Endangered
Envergure
30,4 cm
Poids
288,0 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.4 cm and a weight of 288 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 30,4 cm 12.0 in
Poids 288,0 g 10.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Talaud Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Talaud Rail endangered?
The Talaud Rail has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Talaud Rail?
The Talaud Rail has a wingspan of 30.4 cm, weight of 288.0 g.
What order and family does the Talaud Rail belong to?
The Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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