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Weka
Gallirallus australis
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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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