Australian Painted-snipe

Australian Painted-snipe

Rostratula australis

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
27,8 cm
Berat
128,0 g
Famili
Rostratulidae
Ordo
Charadriiformes

The Australian Painted-snipe (Rostratula australis) is a bird species in the family Rostratulidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.8 cm and a weight of 128 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Tentang

Australian Painted-snipe: 23–28 cm, cryptically patterned wader with rich brown-and-buff streaking, white eye-ring, and drooping bill tip. Endemic to Australia; inhabits inland wetlands, flooded grasslands, and margins of lakes and rivers. Endangered due to wetland loss and droughts. Polyandrous with reversed sex roles; invertebrate feeder. EN.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 27,8 cm 10.9 in
Berat 128,0 g 4.52 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 15-16 days.

Ukuran Sarang

3-4

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Famili Rostratulidae
Genus Rostratula
Spesies Rostratula australis

Distribution

Australian Painted-snipe has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Australian Painted-snipe endangered?
The Australian Painted-snipe has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Australian Painted-snipe nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 15-16 days.
How big is the Australian Painted-snipe?
The Australian Painted-snipe has a wingspan of 27.8 cm, weight of 128.0 g.
What order and family does the Australian Painted-snipe belong to?
The Australian Painted-snipe (Rostratula australis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Rostratulidae.

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