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North Island Takahe

Porphyrio mantelli

Extinct
वजन
2487.5 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes

The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a weight of 2.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.

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North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) is an extinct giant flightless swamphen formerly inhabiting New Zealand's North Island. Larger than surviving South Island Takahe; deep blue-green plumage, massive red bill. Extirpated by Māori hunting and deforestation before European contact. Known from subfossil bones across the North Island.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
वजन 2487.5 g 87.74 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Extinct
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: HC,SA,SC. Incubation: 29-31 days.

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वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

North Island Takahe has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the North Island Takahe endangered?
The North Island Takahe has a conservation status of Extinct.
How does the North Island Takahe nest?
Nest type: HC,SA,SC. Incubation: 29-31 days.
How big is the North Island Takahe?
The North Island Takahe has a weight of 2487.5 g.
What order and family does the North Island Takahe belong to?
The North Island Takahe (Porphyrio mantelli) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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