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Laysan Rail

Zapornia palmeri

Extinct
体重
46.3 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

关于

Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) is an extinct tiny 15 cm flightless rail formerly endemic to Laysan Island in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. Pale brownish with short wings; lively and inquisitive behavior noted by early observers. Survived until 1944 when introduced rabbits devastated the island's vegetation, eliminating food and cover.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 46.3 g 1.63 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Extinct
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

2-4

分类学

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

External Databases

常见问题

Is the Laysan Rail endangered?
The Laysan Rail has a conservation status of Extinct.
How does the Laysan Rail nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Laysan Rail?
The Laysan Rail has a weight of 46.3 g.
What order and family does the Laysan Rail belong to?
The Laysan Rail (Zapornia palmeri) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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