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Weka

Gallirallus australis

Vulnerable
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
33,4 cm
Khối Lượng
880,5 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes

Giới Thiệu

Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 33,4 cm 13.1 in
Khối Lượng 880,5 g 31.06 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Incubation: 26-28 days.

Số Trứng

2-4

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Họ Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Gallirallus
Loài Gallirallus australis

Distribution

Weka has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Weka endangered?
The Weka has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Weka nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days.
How big is the Weka?
The Weka has a wingspan of 33.4 cm, weight of 880.5 g.
What order and family does the Weka belong to?
The Weka (Gallirallus australis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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