Talaud Rail
Gymnocrex talaudensis
Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) — Cranes & Rails of Australia & Oceania.
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The Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 288 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Gymnocrex
- Species talaudensis
Quick facts
- Weight
- 288 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Talaud Rail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
Where it forages largely on the ground.
Migration
The Talaud Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Karakelong (Talaud Is., ne of ne Sulawesi).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 288 g, with a wing length of about 15.2 cm and a tail of around 5.1 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 842 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Talaud Rail?
The Talaud Rail is a large bird that weighs around 288 g.
Where does the Talaud Rail live?
The Talaud Rail is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Karakelong (Talaud Is., ne of ne Sulawesi).
What family does the Talaud Rail belong to?
The Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Talaud Rail eat?
The Talaud Rail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Talaud Rail migrate?
The Talaud Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Talaud Rail endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the Talaud Rail's range?
The Talaud Rail has a mapped global range of about 842 km².
Conservation
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