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Inaccessible Island Rail

Laterallus rogersi

Vulnerable
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
10,8 cm
Khối Lượng
40,0 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes

Giới Thiệu

Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) is a tiny 17–19 cm flightless rail, the world's smallest flightless bird, endemic to Inaccessible Island in the Tristan da Cunha archipelago. Dark brown above, chestnut below. Inhabits dense tussock grass and fern-bush.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 10,8 cm 4.3 in
Khối Lượng 40,0 g 1.41 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: DM.

Số Trứng

2

Phân Loại Học

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

External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Inaccessible Island Rail endangered?
The Inaccessible Island Rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Inaccessible Island Rail nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Inaccessible Island Rail?
The Inaccessible Island Rail has a wingspan of 10.8 cm, weight of 40.0 g.
What order and family does the Inaccessible Island Rail belong to?
The Inaccessible Island Rail (Laterallus rogersi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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