Makira Woodhen (Gallinula silvestris)
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Makira Woodhen

Gallinula silvestris (Mayr, 1933)

450 gWeight

The Makira woodhen (Gallinula silvestris), also known as the Makira moorhen, San Cristobal moorhen or kia, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The Makira woodhen (Gallinula silvestris), also known as the Makira moorhen, San Cristobal moorhen or kia, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.

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Questions

How big is the Makira Woodhen?

The Makira Woodhen weighs around 450 g.

Where does the Makira Woodhen live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Makira (southeastern Solomon Islands; perhaps extinct).

What does the Makira Woodhen eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Makira Woodhen in?

It belongs to the family Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae), order Gruiformes.

At a glance

Weight
450 g
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
Wing
143 mm
Tail
39 mm
Bill
39 mm
Tarsus
57 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Australasia: Makira (southeastern Solomon Islands; perhaps extinct)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae
Genus
Gallinula

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Makira Woodhen

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