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Sakalava Rail

Zapornia olivieri

Endangered
Envergure
20,4 cm
Poids
121,5 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.4 cm and a weight of 121.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) is a tiny 14–15 cm crake endemic to western Madagascar. Brown above with rufous and grey tones; pale buff below. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes and rice paddy margins in the Sakalava lowlands. Poorly known and rarely recorded.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 20,4 cm 8.0 in
Poids 121,5 g 4.29 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 Zapornia
Espèces Zapornia olivieri

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Foire aux questions

Is the Sakalava Rail endangered?
The Sakalava Rail has a conservation status of Endangered.
How big is the Sakalava Rail?
The Sakalava Rail has a wingspan of 20.4 cm, weight of 121.5 g.
What order and family does the Sakalava Rail belong to?
The Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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