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Tasmanian Native-hen

Tribonyx mortierii

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
37,1 cm
Ağırlık
1292,5 g
Familya
Rallidae
Takım
Gruiformes

Hakkında

Tasmanian Native-hen (Tribonyx mortierii) is a 43–51 cm large flightless rail endemic to Tasmania. Dark olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright tail. Inhabits grasslands, farmland, and wetland margins. Social; defends territories in small family groups. Grazes mainly on grass and herbs. Vulnerable to predation by introduced foxes.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 37,1 cm 14.6 in
Ağırlık 1292,5 g 45.59 oz

Habitat & Range

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-25 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

5-8

Taksonomi

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

External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

Is the Tasmanian Native-hen endangered?
The Tasmanian Native-hen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tasmanian Native-hen nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-25 days.
How big is the Tasmanian Native-hen?
The Tasmanian Native-hen has a wingspan of 37.1 cm, weight of 1292.5 g.
What order and family does the Tasmanian Native-hen belong to?
The Tasmanian Native-hen (Tribonyx mortierii) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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