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Pale-vented Bush-hen

Amaurornis moluccana

Least Concern
Envergadura
26,4 cm
Peso
179,25 g
Família
Rallidae
Ordem
Gruiformes

Sobre

Pale-vented Bush-hen (Amaurornis moluccana) is a 26–30 cm rail of the Moluccas and New Guinea region. Olive-brown above; pale buff underparts with white vent. Inhabits freshwater swamps, reed beds, and forest-edge marshes on islands including Buru, Seram, and New Guinea. Secretive; detected by calls. Poorly known.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 26,4 cm 10.4 in
Peso 179,25 g 6.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: DM.

Tamanho da postura

4-7

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Família Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Amaurornis
Espécies Amaurornis moluccana

External Databases

Perguntas frequentes

Is the Pale-vented Bush-hen endangered?
The Pale-vented Bush-hen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pale-vented Bush-hen nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Pale-vented Bush-hen?
The Pale-vented Bush-hen has a wingspan of 26.4 cm, weight of 179.25 g.
What order and family does the Pale-vented Bush-hen belong to?
The Pale-vented Bush-hen (Amaurornis moluccana) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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