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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Samoan Moorhen* |
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Pareudiastes pacificus |
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Family
Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, Coots)
Size
25 cm
First Described (Guide)
(Hartlaub & Finsch, 1871)
Information
It has exceptionally large eyes and may be noturnal.
Habitat
Restricted to primary montane forest.
Samoa (B).
Population
Estimated population is <50 (2010).
Status CR
Possibly extinct. It has not been seen since 1873, and it may have been severely impacted by introduced cats, rats, pigs and dogs, compounded by hunting.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Food
Probably invertebrates, including insects.
Nest
On the ground, composed of twigs and some grass.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Half-grown feral chickens have dark bills and no frontal shield. Juvenile Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) is much the same size and colour, but with much longer legs and toes.
References
See References.
BirdLife International
For more information about the Samoan Moorhen see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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