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Lord Howe Woodhen

Hypotaenidia sylvestris

Endangered
翼展
27.7 cm
体重
533.75 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

The Lord Howe Woodhen (Hypotaenidia sylvestris) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.7 cm and a weight of 533.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Lord Howe Woodhen (Hypotaenidia sylvestris), 38 cm. Brown; flightless; endemic to Lord Howe Island (Australia). Inhabits subtropical rainforest. Omnivore: invertebrates, berries and lizards. Near Threatened; recovered from 20 individuals in 1980 to 200+ through eradication of feral pigs.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 27.7 cm 10.9 in
体重 533.75 g 18.83 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 20-23 days.

产卵数

1-4

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Hypotaenidia
物种 Hypotaenidia sylvestris

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常见问题

Is the Lord Howe Woodhen endangered?
The Lord Howe Woodhen has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Lord Howe Woodhen nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 20-23 days.
How big is the Lord Howe Woodhen?
The Lord Howe Woodhen has a wingspan of 27.7 cm, weight of 533.75 g.
What order and family does the Lord Howe Woodhen belong to?
The Lord Howe Woodhen (Hypotaenidia sylvestris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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