Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris)
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Talaud Bush-hen

Amaurornis magnirostris Lambert, 1998

30 cmLength250 gWeight

The Talaud bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a vulnerable waterbird in the rail and crake family.

Vulnerable

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 Talaud bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a vulnerable waterbird in the rail and crake family.

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Questions

How big is the Talaud Bush-hen?

The Talaud Bush-hen is about 30 cm long and weighs around 250 g.

Where does the Talaud Bush-hen live?

Its breeding range: Australasia: Karakelong (Talaud Islands, northeast of northeastern Sulawesi).

Is the Talaud Bush-hen endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Talaud Bush-hen as Vulnerable.

What does the Talaud Bush-hen eat?

Main food: Omnivore.

What family is the Talaud Bush-hen in?

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

At a glance

Length
30 cm
Weight
250 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Omnivore
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
160 mm
Tail
54 mm
Bill
48 mm
Tarsus
60 mm

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

Range

Australasia: Karakelong (Talaud Islands, northeast of northeastern Sulawesi)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae
Genus
Amaurornis

Other birds in the genus Amaurornis

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Talaud Bush-hen

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