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Kagu
Rhynochetos jubatus
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Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
52,9 cm
Khối Lượng
915,0 g
Họ
Rhynochetidae
Bộ
Eurypygiformes
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Giới Thiệu
Kagu, 55–60 cm, is New Caledonia's iconic flightless bird — the sole member of its family. Ghostly pale grey with a dramatic erectile crest, bright orange bill, and red legs. Inhabits dense humid montane forest; hunts invertebrates on the forest floor by sight. Endangered; predation by introduced animals.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 52,9 cm | 20.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 915,0 g | 32.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Endangered
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Incubation: 33-37 days.
Số Trứng
1
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Eurypygiformes |
| Họ | Rhynochetidae |
| Genus | Rhynochetos |
| Loài | Rhynochetos jubatus |
Distribution
Kagu has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hiện Diện
Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Kagu endangered?
The Kagu has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Kagu nest?
Incubation: 33-37 days.
How big is the Kagu?
The Kagu has a wingspan of 52.9 cm, weight of 915.0 g.
What order and family does the Kagu belong to?
The Kagu (Rhynochetos jubatus) belongs to the order Eurypygiformes and the family Rhynochetidae.