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Tasmanian Native-hen

Tribonyx mortierii

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
37,1 cm
Khối Lượng
1292,5 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
Gruiformes

Giới Thiệu

Tasmanian Native-hen (Tribonyx mortierii) is a 43–51 cm large flightless rail endemic to Tasmania. Dark olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright tail. Inhabits grasslands, farmland, and wetland margins. Social; defends territories in small family groups. Grazes mainly on grass and herbs. Vulnerable to predation by introduced foxes.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 37,1 cm 14.6 in
Khối Lượng 1292,5 g 45.59 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-25 days.

Số Trứng

5-8

Phân Loại Học

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

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Tasmanian Native-hen endangered?
The Tasmanian Native-hen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tasmanian Native-hen nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-25 days.
How big is the Tasmanian Native-hen?
The Tasmanian Native-hen has a wingspan of 37.1 cm, weight of 1292.5 g.
What order and family does the Tasmanian Native-hen belong to?
The Tasmanian Native-hen (Tribonyx mortierii) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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