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Western Water Rail

Rallus aquaticus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
22,8 cm
Berat
122,5 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred flanks; long red bill. Breeds across Europe and western Asia in freshwater reedbeds. Winters in southern Europe and North Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 22,8 cm 9.0 in
Berat 122,5 g 4.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 20-70 days.

Ukuran Sarang

6-11

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Western Water Rail has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Western Water Rail endangered?
The Western Water Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Water Rail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 20-70 days.
How big is the Western Water Rail?
The Western Water Rail has a wingspan of 22.8 cm, weight of 122.5 g.
What order and family does the Western Water Rail belong to?
The Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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