Zapata Rail
Cyanolimnas cerverai
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cyanolimnas-cerverai"></birdfyi-bird>The Zapata Rail (Cyanolimnas cerverai) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.5 cm and a weight of 175 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Sobre
Zapata Rail (Cyanolimnas cerverai), 29 cm. Slate-grey with brown upperparts, red bill and pink legs; flightless. Endemic to the Zapata Swamp, Cuba. Inhabits dense sawgrass marsh. Omnivore. Critically Endangered; world's rarest rail, threatened by drainage, burning and predators.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 20,5 cm | 8.1 in |
| Peso | 175,0 g | 6.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Cyanolimnas |
| Espécies | Cyanolimnas cerverai |
Distribution
Zapata Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family