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Inaccessible Island Rail

Laterallus rogersi

Vulnerable
Размах крыльев
10,8 cm
Масса
40,0 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

О нас

Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) is a tiny 17–19 cm flightless rail, the world's smallest flightless bird, endemic to Inaccessible Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago. Dark brown above, chestnut below. Inhabits dense tussock grass and fern-bush.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 10,8 cm 4.3 in
Масса 40,0 g 1.41 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: DM.

Размер кладки

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Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Семейство Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Laterallus
Виды Laterallus rogersi

External Databases

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Inaccessible Island Rail endangered?
The Inaccessible Island Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Inaccessible Island Rail nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Inaccessible Island Rail?
The Inaccessible Island Rail has a wingspan of 10.8 cm, weight of 40.0 g.
What order and family does the Inaccessible Island Rail belong to?
The Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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