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Nkulengu Rail
Himantornis haematopus
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
41,6 cm
Khối Lượng
589,75 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes
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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 41,6 cm | 16.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 589,75 g | 20.80 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Số Trứng
3
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Họ | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Himantornis |
| Loài | Himantornis haematopus |
Distribution
Nkulengu Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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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