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Weka

Gallirallus australis

Vulnerable

翼展

33.4 cm

体重

880.5 g

科

Rallidae

目

Gruiformes

关于

Weka (Gallirallus australis), 53 cm. Large flightless rail; brown with dark streaks; strong bill and legs. Endemic to New Zealand. Inhabits a wide range of habitats including forest, scrub and pasture. Omnivore: invertebrates, lizards, berries and carrion. Near Threatened; locally vulnerable to predators.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼展	33.4 cm	13.1 in
体重	880.5 g	31.06 oz

Habitat & Range

🌲 Forest 🌿 Wetland 🌾 Grassland 🏖️ Coastal

保护状况

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Incubation: 26-28 days.

产卵数

2-4

分类学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
科	Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus	Gallirallus
物种	Gallirallus australis

Distribution

Weka has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded