Weka  (Gallirallus australis)

Facts

Also known as: woodhen
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGruiformes
FamilyRallidae
GenusGallirallus (1)
SizeMale length: 50 – 60 cm (2)
Female length: 46 – 50 cm (2)
Wingspan: 50 – 60 cm (2)
Male weight: 532 – 1605 g (2)
Female weight: 350 – 1035 g (2)

Status

Classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List 2006 (1).

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