Birds > Gruiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Henderson CrakeScientific Name: Zapornia atraCategory: BirdsSubcategory: GruiformesSize: Body length: 6.7–7.5 in (17–19 cm); Wingspan: 8.5–9.5 in (22–24 cm)Weight: 2.5–3.5 oz (70–100 g); small flightless insular railLifespan: 6–10 years in...
Birds > Gruiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: South Island TakahēScientific Name: Porphyrio hochstetteriCategory: BirdsSubcategory: GruiformesSize: Body length: 24–26 in (60–65 cm); Height: ~20 in (50 cm)Weight: 5.0–9.0 lb (2.3–4.2 kg); heaviest rail species in the worldLifespan: 14–20...
Birds > Gruiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Siberian CraneScientific Name: Grus leucogeranusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: GruiformesSize: Standing height 135 to 140 cm; wingspan 210 to 230 cmWeight: 5.5 to 8.5 kgLifespan: 20 to 30 years in the wild; documented up to 83 years in...
Birds > Gruiformes
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common MoorhenScientific Name: Gallinula chloropusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: GruiformesRange: Widespread across the Old World, including Europe, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and Southeast AsiaHabitat Type:...
Birds > Gruiformes
Overview AT A GLANCE Common Name: Eurasian Coot Scientific Name: Fulica atra Category: Birds Subcategory: Gruiformes Size: Length: 36-42 cm (14-17 in); Wingspan: 70-80 cm (28-31 in) Weight: 600-1,100 g (1.3-2.4 lb) Lifespan: 8-15 years in the wild; longevity record up...
