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Kagu

Rhynochetos jubatus

Endangered
Envergadura
52,9 cm
Peso
915,0 g
Família
Rhynochetidae
Ordem
Eurypygiformes
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Sobre

Kagu, 55–60 cm, is New Caledonia's iconic flightless bird — the sole member of its family. Ghostly pale grey with a dramatic erectile crest, bright orange bill, and red legs. Inhabits dense humid montane forest; hunts invertebrates on the forest floor by sight. Endangered; predation by introduced animals.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 52,9 cm 20.8 in
Peso 915,0 g 32.28 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Incubation: 33-37 days.

Tamanho da postura

1

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Eurypygiformes
Família Rhynochetidae
Genus Rhynochetos
Espécies Rhynochetos jubatus

Distribution

Kagu has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Kagu endangered?
The Kagu has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Kagu nest?
Incubation: 33-37 days.
How big is the Kagu?
The Kagu has a wingspan of 52.9 cm, weight of 915.0 g.
What order and family does the Kagu belong to?
The Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) belongs to the order Eurypygiformes and the family Rhynochetidae.

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