Austral Rail
Rallus antarcticus
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Vulnerable
Envergure
18,3 cm
Poids
60,4 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
À propos
Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus), 19 cm. Brown with dark streaks above; grey breast and barred flanks. Found in dense reed-marsh of southern Chile and adjacent Argentina south to Tierra del Fuego. Omnivore. Endangered; drainage of southern marshes and livestock impacts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 18,3 cm | 7.2 in |
| Poids | 60,4 g | 2.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
8
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Espèces | Rallus antarcticus |
Distribution
Austral Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Austral Rail endangered?
The Austral Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Austral Rail nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Austral Rail?
The Austral Rail has a wingspan of 18.3 cm, weight of 60.4 g.
What order and family does the Austral Rail belong to?
The Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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