Lord Howe Woodhen (species: Gallirallus (Gallirallus) sylvestris) in taxonomy (Gaia Guide)
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Gallirallus (Gallirallus) sylvestris
Lord Howe Woodhen


©Alec Brennan: Lord Howe Woodhen (Gallirallus (Gallirallus) sylvestris)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Gruiformes
Family Rallidae
Genus Gallirallus
Species Gallirallus (Gallirallus) sylvestris
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Distinguishing features

It is a small olive brown bird, with a short tail and a downcurved bill. Wings are chestnut with darker bars. The eyes have a red iris. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 42 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Males
  • Up to 37 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Females

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

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Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution: Lord Howe Woodhen (Gallirallus (Gallirallus) sylvestris)

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is endemic to Lord Howe Island off the Australian coast. (Wikipedia)

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