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Striped Crake

Amaurornis marginalis

Least Concern
طول الجناح
20,8 cm
الوزن
51,25 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

The Striped Crake (Amaurornis marginalis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.8 cm and a weight of 51.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Striped Crake (Amaurornis marginalis) is a small 20–23 cm crake of sub-Saharan Africa. Brown above with white streaks; buff-white below with faint streaking; greenish bill. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, flooded grassland, and reed beds. Highly secretive and nomadic; detected mainly by call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 20,8 cm 8.2 in
الوزن 51,25 g 1.81 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.

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التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
الفصيلة Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Amaurornis
الأنواع Amaurornis marginalis

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Striped Crake endangered?
The Striped Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Striped Crake nest?
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
How big is the Striped Crake?
The Striped Crake has a wingspan of 20.8 cm, weight of 51.25 g.
What order and family does the Striped Crake belong to?
The Striped Crake (Amaurornis marginalis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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