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South Island Takahe
Porphyrio hochstetteri
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Endangered
Размах крыльев
46,5 cm
Масса
2487,5 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes
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О нас
South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a 50–63 cm flightless swamphen endemic to New Zealand's South Island alpine tussock grasslands. Deep blue-green plumage with green-brown back; massive red bill and frontal shield. Rediscovered in Fiordland in 1948 after presumed extinction.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 46,5 cm | 18.3 in |
| Масса | 2487,5 g | 87.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29-31 days.
Размер кладки
1-3
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Семейство | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porphyrio |
| Виды | Porphyrio hochstetteri |
Distribution
South Island Takahe has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Присутствует
Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы
Is the South Island Takahe endangered?
The South Island Takahe has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the South Island Takahe nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29-31 days.
How big is the South Island Takahe?
The South Island Takahe has a wingspan of 46.5 cm, weight of 2487.5 g.
What order and family does the South Island Takahe belong to?
The South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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