Talaud Bush-hen
Amaurornis magnirostris
Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) — Cranes & Rails of Australia & Oceania.
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The Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 250 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Amaurornis
- Species magnirostris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 250 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Talaud Bush-hen is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Talaud Bush-hen is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) is a species of bird in the Rallidae family, part of the order Gruiformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Karakelong (Talaud Is., ne of ne Sulawesi).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 250 g, with a wing length of about 16 cm and a tail of around 5.4 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 842 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Talaud Bush-hen?
The Talaud Bush-hen is a large bird that weighs around 250 g.
Where does the Talaud Bush-hen live?
The Talaud Bush-hen is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Karakelong (Talaud Is., ne of ne Sulawesi), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Talaud Bush-hen belong to?
The Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Talaud Bush-hen eat?
The Talaud Bush-hen is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Talaud Bush-hen migrate?
The Talaud Bush-hen is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Talaud Bush-hen endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Talaud Bush-hen's range?
The Talaud Bush-hen has a mapped global range of about 842 km².
Conservation
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