Rouget's Rail
Rougetius rougetii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rougetius-rougetii"></birdfyi-bird>The Rouget's Rail (Rougetius rougetii) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.7 cm and a weight of 195 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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À propos
Rouget's Rail (Rougetius rougetii), 29 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; chestnut-rufous below; strong bill. Endemic to montane streams and marshy grassland of the Ethiopian and Eritrean highlands above 1,500 m. Omnivore. Near Threatened; wetland degradation in the Horn of Africa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 25,7 cm | 10.1 in |
| Poids | 195,0 g | 6.88 oz |
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Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
4-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rougetius |
| Espèces | Rougetius rougetii |
Distribution
Rouget's Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family