Tristan Moorhen
Gallinula nesiotis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="gallinula-nesiotis"></birdfyi-bird>The Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a weight of 517.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Extinct.
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Tristan Moorhen (Gallinula nesiotis) is an extinct flightless rail formerly endemic to Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic. Dark sooty-brown with reduced wings and stout legs. Related to Common Moorhen but island-adapted. Extirpated by introduced rats and cats by the 19th century. Known from subfossil remains and early expedition accounts.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 体重 | 517.5 g | 18.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
产卵数
1
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| 科 | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Gallinula |
| 物种 | Gallinula nesiotis |
Distribution
Tristan Moorhen has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family