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Okinawa Rail

Hypotaenidia okinawae

Endangered
Envergure
28,6 cm
Poids
434,0 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Okinawa Rail (Hypotaenidia okinawae) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.6 cm and a weight of 434 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Okinawa Rail (Hypotaenidia okinawae), 30 cm. Dark brown above; white-barred underparts; red bill and legs. Flightless or near-flightless; endemic to the northern forests of Okinawa, Japan. Omnivore: invertebrates and plant material. Endangered; fewer than 1,500 individuals; threatened by mongoose and traffic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 28,6 cm 11.3 in
Poids 434,0 g 15.31 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

2-3

Taxonomie

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

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Foire aux questions

Is the Okinawa Rail endangered?
The Okinawa Rail has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Okinawa Rail?
The Okinawa Rail has a wingspan of 28.6 cm, weight of 434.0 g.
What order and family does the Okinawa Rail belong to?
The Okinawa Rail (Hypotaenidia okinawae) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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