North Island Takahe
Porphyrio mantelli
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North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 2487,5 g | 87.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC,SA,SC. Incubation: 29-31 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Espèces | Porphyrio mantelli |
Distribution
North Island Takahe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family