Tsingy Forest Rail
Mentocrex beankaensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mentocrex-beankaensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Tsingy Forest Rail (Mentocrex beankaensis) is a bird species in the family Sarothruridae, within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 28.4 cm and a weight of 246 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Sobre
Tsingy Forest Rail (Mentocrex beankaensis), 21 cm. Similar to Madagascar Forest Rail but adapted to the Tsingy limestone formations in western Madagascar. Cryptic brown plumage; red bill. Omnivore in dense karst forest undergrowth. Vulnerable; restricted to the Beanka forest and adjacent tsingy habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 28,4 cm | 11.2 in |
| Peso | 246,0 g | 8.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Sarothruridae |
| Genus | Mentocrex |
| Espécies | Mentocrex beankaensis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Sarothruridae family