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Birds · Eurypygiformes · Rhynochetidae
Rhynochetos jubatus
At very high risk of extinction in the wild in the near future.
The kagu is a bird of the clade Eurypygiformes, family Rhynochetidae. It is the only species in its family and genus, and no subspecies are recognised. It is found only in the dense montane forests of New Caledonia. It barely flies. It builds a nest of crushed twigs and lays a single egg. It is vulnerable to introduced rats and cats, and is threatened with extinction. The remoteness of its habitat and the rarity of the species mean that its habits are little known.
Weight
700 g – 1.1 kg
Size
50 cm – 55 cm
Life expectancy
30 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Estimated population
Between 1,000 and 2,000 mature individuals
Sources consulted: Wikipedia (es): Rhynochetos jubatus
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Kagu — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The kagu is classified as endangered. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
Based on what we already know about kagu.
