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Black-tailed Native-hen

Tribonyx ventralis

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
41,1 cm
Масса
376,75 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

О нас

Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) is a 30–38 cm flightless rail of inland Australia. Olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright black tail. Nomadic, following rainfall; forms large flocks at temporary wetlands. Grazes on grass and aquatic plants. Occasionally erupts in huge numbers after flooding. Not threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 41,1 cm 16.2 in
Масса 376,75 g 13.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP.

Размер кладки

5-7

Таксономия

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

External Databases

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Black-tailed Native-hen endangered?
The Black-tailed Native-hen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-tailed Native-hen nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-tailed Native-hen?
The Black-tailed Native-hen has a wingspan of 41.1 cm, weight of 376.75 g.
What order and family does the Black-tailed Native-hen belong to?
The Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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