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Nkulengu Rail

Himantornis haematopus

Least Concern
Envergure
41,6 cm
Poids
589,75 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
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À propos

Nkulengu Rail (Himantornis haematopus) is a large 30–35 cm, distinctive rail of west and central African rainforests. Brown above; buffy underparts with dark bars; reddish legs and feet. Inhabits dense lowland rainforest floor, often near streams or swampy forest. One of the most forest-adapted African rails; secretive and rarely seen.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 41,6 cm 16.4 in
Poids 589,75 g 20.80 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Nkulengu Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Nkulengu Rail endangered?
The Nkulengu Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Nkulengu Rail?
The Nkulengu Rail has a wingspan of 41.6 cm, weight of 589.75 g.
What order and family does the Nkulengu Rail belong to?
The Nkulengu Rail (Himantornis haematopus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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