New Britain Rail
Hypotaenidia insignis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hypotaenidia-insignis"></birdfyi-bird>The New Britain Rail (Hypotaenidia insignis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.6 cm and a weight of 353.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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New Britain Rail (Hypotaenidia insignis), 30 cm. Brown with barred underparts; red bill and eye. Endemic to New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Inhabits grassland, savanna and marsh edges. Omnivore. Near Threatened; deforestation and habitat alteration on New Britain.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 27,6 cm | 10.9 in |
| Poids | 353,1 g | 12.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Hypotaenidia |
| Espèces | Hypotaenidia insignis |
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Other species in the Rallidae family