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Kagu

Rhynochetos jubatus

Endangered
กว้างปีก
52.9 cm
น้ำหนัก
915.0 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Rhynochetidae
อันดับ
Eurypygiformes

The Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) is a bird species in the family Rhynochetidae, within the order Eurypygiformes. Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 52.9 cm and a weight of 915 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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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
กว้างปีก 52.9 cm 20.8 in
น้ำหนัก 915.0 g 32.28 oz

Habitat & Range

สถานะการอนุรักษ์

Endangered
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Incubation: 33-37 days.

จำนวนไข่

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อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Eurypygiformes
วงศ์ตระกูล Rhynochetidae
Genus Rhynochetos
ชนิดพันธุ์ Rhynochetos jubatus

Distribution

Kagu has been recorded in 1 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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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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