Hawkins's Rail vs Talaud Rail
Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi comparé à Gymnocrex talaudensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Hawkins's Rail | Talaud Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi | Gymnocrex talaudensis |
| Ordre | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Famille | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Statut de conservation | Extinct | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | — | 30,4 cm (12.0 in) |
| Poids | 2000,0 g (70.55 oz) | 288,0 g (10.16 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | -- | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Extinct
Hawkins's Rail
Endangered
Talaud Rail
About These Birds
Hawkins's Rail
Hawkins's Rail (Diaphorapteryx hawkinsi). Extinct. Large flightless rail formerly endemic to Chatham Islands, New Zealand; estimated 50 cm. Known from sub-fossil bones. Driven to extinction by Polynesian settlers and introduced rats before European contact, likely by 1400 CE. Omnivore of forest floor.
Talaud Rail
Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a poorly-known rail endemic to the Talaud Islands in the northern Moluccas, Indonesia. Similar to Blue-faced Rail; brown above with some rufous tones; bare facial skin. Inhabits forest and scrub on small islands. Known from very few specimens.