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Black-tailed Native-hen

Tribonyx ventralis

Least Concern
翼展
41.1 cm
体重
376.75 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes
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关于

Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) is a 30–38 cm flightless rail of inland Australia. Olive-brown with white flank spots, red eye, and upright black tail. Nomadic, following rainfall; forms large flocks at temporary wetlands. Grazes on grass and aquatic plants. Occasionally erupts in huge numbers after flooding. Not threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 41.1 cm 16.2 in
体重 376.75 g 13.29 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

5-7

分类学

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

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常见问题

Is the Black-tailed Native-hen endangered?
The Black-tailed Native-hen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-tailed Native-hen nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-tailed Native-hen?
The Black-tailed Native-hen has a wingspan of 41.1 cm, weight of 376.75 g.
What order and family does the Black-tailed Native-hen belong to?
The Black-tailed Native-hen (Tribonyx ventralis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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