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Ruddy Crake

Laterallus ruber

Least Concern
طول الجناح
16,3 cm
الوزن
45,2 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes

حول

Ruddy Crake (Laterallus ruber) is a small 14–16 cm, richly colored crake of Central America. Bright chestnut-rufous body; grey head; greenish bill. Inhabits wet grassy marshes, rice paddies, and flooded fields from Mexico to Costa Rica. Secretive but often calls at dusk; its purring trill is a distinctive wetland sound.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 16,3 cm 6.4 in
الوزن 45,2 g 1.59 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SP.

عدد البيض في الوضع

3-6

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Ruddy Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Ruddy Crake endangered?
The Ruddy Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ruddy Crake nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Ruddy Crake?
The Ruddy Crake has a wingspan of 16.3 cm, weight of 45.2 g.
What order and family does the Ruddy Crake belong to?
The Ruddy Crake (Laterallus ruber) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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