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Red-and-white Crake

Laterallus leucopyrrhus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
15,7 cm
الوزن
43,0 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

حول

Red-and-white Crake (Laterallus leucopyrrhus) is a small 15–17 cm crake of south-eastern South America. Bright chestnut-red above; white below with black-and-white barred flanks. Inhabits dense grassy marshes, reed beds, and wet grasslands in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Skulks in dense cover; detected by sharp calls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 15,7 cm 6.2 in
الوزن 43,0 g 1.52 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 23-24 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-3

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Red-and-white Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Red-and-white Crake endangered?
The Red-and-white Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-and-white Crake nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 23-24 days.
How big is the Red-and-white Crake?
The Red-and-white Crake has a wingspan of 15.7 cm, weight of 43.0 g.
What order and family does the Red-and-white Crake belong to?
The Red-and-white Crake (Laterallus leucopyrrhus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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