🐦

South Island Takahe

Porphyrio hochstetteri

Endangered
翼展
46.5 cm
体重
2487.5 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

The South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.5 cm and a weight of 2.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

On this page

关于

South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) is a 50–63 cm flightless swamphen endemic to New Zealand's South Island alpine tussock grasslands. Deep blue-green plumage with green-brown back; massive red bill and frontal shield. Rediscovered in Fiordland in 1948 after presumed extinction.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 46.5 cm 18.3 in
体重 2487.5 g 87.74 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29-31 days.

产卵数

1-3

分类学

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

Distribution

South Island Takahe has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

countries highlighted

External Databases

常见问题

Is the South Island Takahe endangered?
The South Island Takahe has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the South Island Takahe nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 29-31 days.
How big is the South Island Takahe?
The South Island Takahe has a wingspan of 46.5 cm, weight of 2487.5 g.
What order and family does the South Island Takahe belong to?
The South Island Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

Similar Birds

Other species in the Rallidae family

比较

Explore More

Explore the Nature FYI Family