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Weka

Gallirallus australis

Vulnerable
पंखों का फैलाव
33.4 cm
वजन
880.5 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes

के बारे में

Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 33.4 cm 13.1 in
वजन 880.5 g 31.06 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Incubation: 26-28 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2-4

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
कुल Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gallirallus
प्रजातियां Gallirallus australis

Distribution

Weka has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Weka endangered?
The Weka has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Weka nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days.
How big is the Weka?
The Weka has a wingspan of 33.4 cm, weight of 880.5 g.
What order and family does the Weka belong to?
The Weka (Gallirallus australis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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