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Laysan Rail

Zapornia palmeri

Extinct
वजन
46.3 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes

के बारे में

Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) is an extinct tiny 15 cm flightless rail formerly endemic to Laysan Island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Pale brownish with short wings; lively and inquisitive behavior noted by early observers. Survived until 1944 when introduced rabbits devastated the island's vegetation, eliminating food and cover.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
वजन 46.3 g 1.63 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Extinct
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP.

अंडों की संख्या

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वर्गिकी

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

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Laysan Rail endangered?
The Laysan Rail has a conservation status of Extinct.
How does the Laysan Rail nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Laysan Rail?
The Laysan Rail has a weight of 46.3 g.
What order and family does the Laysan Rail belong to?
The Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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