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Nkulengu Rail

Himantornis haematopus

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
41.6 cm
वजन
589.75 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes
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Nkulengu Rail (Himantornis haematopus) is a large 30–35 cm, distinctive rail of west and central African rainforests. Brown above; buffy underparts with dark bars; reddish legs and feet. Inhabits dense lowland rainforest floor, often near streams or swampy forest. One of the most forest-adapted African rails; secretive and rarely seen.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 41.6 cm 16.4 in
वजन 589.75 g 20.80 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

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वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Nkulengu Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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Is the Nkulengu Rail endangered?
The Nkulengu Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Nkulengu Rail?
The Nkulengu Rail has a wingspan of 41.6 cm, weight of 589.75 g.
What order and family does the Nkulengu Rail belong to?
The Nkulengu Rail (Himantornis haematopus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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