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Nkulengu Rail

Himantornis haematopus

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
41,6 cm
Ağırlık
589,75 g
Familya
Rallidae
Takım
Gruiformes
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Hakkında

Nkulengu Rail (Himantornis haematopus) is a large 30–35 cm, distinctive rail of west and central African rainforests. Brown above; buffy underparts with dark bars; reddish legs and feet. Inhabits dense lowland rainforest floor, often near streams or swampy forest. One of the most forest-adapted African rails; secretive and rarely seen.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 41,6 cm 16.4 in
Ağırlık 589,75 g 20.80 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

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Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Familya Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Himantornis
Türler Himantornis haematopus

Distribution

Nkulengu Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Nkulengu Rail endangered?
The Nkulengu Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Nkulengu Rail?
The Nkulengu Rail has a wingspan of 41.6 cm, weight of 589.75 g.
What order and family does the Nkulengu Rail belong to?
The Nkulengu Rail (Himantornis haematopus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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