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Dusky Moorhen

Gallinula tenebrosa

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
39,4 cm
Berat
540,0 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) is a 35–40 cm moorhen of Australia, New Guinea, and Indonesia's freshwater wetlands. Dark slaty-grey with brown back, red frontal shield, and yellow-tipped red bill. Common on lakes, rivers, and park ponds. Walks along shorelines and swims freely. Feeds on aquatic plants, invertebrates, and seeds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 39,4 cm 15.5 in
Berat 540,0 g 19.05 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 19-24 days. Fledging: 56 days.

Ukuran Sarang

5-18

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famili Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gallinula
Spesies Gallinula tenebrosa

Distribution

Dusky Moorhen has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Dusky Moorhen endangered?
The Dusky Moorhen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dusky Moorhen nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 19-24 days. Fledging: 56 days.
How big is the Dusky Moorhen?
The Dusky Moorhen has a wingspan of 39.4 cm, weight of 540.0 g.
What order and family does the Dusky Moorhen belong to?
The Dusky Moorhen (Gallinula tenebrosa) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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