The Tasmanian Native-hen (Gallinula mortierii) is a
flightlessrail between 43 to 51 cm (17 to 20 in) in length, one of twelve species of birds
endemic to the
Australian island of
Tasmania. Although flightless, it is capable of running quickly and has been recorded running at speeds up to 30 miles per hour (48 km/h).Photo credit:
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