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Nkulengu Rail

Himantornis haematopus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
41,6 cm
Khối Lượng
589,75 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes

The Nkulengu Rail (Himantornis haematopus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.6 cm and a weight of 589.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

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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