Australian Logrunner

Australian Logrunner

Orthonyx temminckii

Least Concern
Envergure
17,6 cm
Poids
59,25 g
Famille
Orthonychidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The Australian Logrunner (Orthonyx temminckii) is a bird species in the family Orthonychidae, within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.6 cm and a weight of 59.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Australian Logrunner is a distinctive ground-dwelling passerine found in the rainforests of southeastern Australia. Weighing about 59.25g with a wingspan of 17.6cm, it has spine-tipped tail feathers used as a prop while it rakes through leaf litter with its feet. It feeds on insects and other invertebrates on the forest floor.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 17,6 cm 6.9 in
Poids 59,25 g 2.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: DM. Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 18-19 days.

Taille de la couvée

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Orthonychidae
Genus Orthonyx
Espèces Orthonyx temminckii

Distribution

Australian Logrunner has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Australian Logrunner endangered?
The Australian Logrunner has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Logrunner nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 18-19 days.
How big is the Australian Logrunner?
The Australian Logrunner has a wingspan of 17.6 cm, weight of 59.25 g.
What order and family does the Australian Logrunner belong to?
The Australian Logrunner (Orthonyx temminckii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Orthonychidae.

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