About the Black-tailed Nativehen
The black-tailed nativehen is a rail native to Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Tribonyx ventralis |
| Species Codes | btnhen1, BTNA, BTNH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Nativehen belong to?
The Black-tailed Nativehen (Tribonyx ventralis) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Nativehen?
The black-tailed nativehen is a rail native to Australia....
Where can I report a Black-tailed Nativehen sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Nativehen on eBird (ebird.org) using species code btnhen1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
1,365
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