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Inaccessible Island Rail

Laterallus rogersi

Vulnerable
Kanat Açıklığı
10,8 cm
Ağırlık
40,0 g
Familya
Rallidae
Takım
Gruiformes

Hakkında

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
Kanat Açıklığı 10,8 cm 4.3 in
Ağırlık 40,0 g 1.41 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: DM.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Taksonomi

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

External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

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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