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Spotted Crake

Porzana porzana

Least Concern
طول الجناح
22,6 cm
الوزن
97,0 g
الفصيلة
Rallidae
الرتبة
Gruiformes
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Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) is a 19–23 cm secretive rail of European and Central Asian freshwater marshes. Brown above with white spotting; greenish-yellow bill with red base. Winters in Africa. Detected mainly by its sharp whit call at dusk. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds in dense marsh vegetation. Migratory.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 22,6 cm 8.9 in
الوزن 97,0 g 3.42 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-45 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

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

Distribution

Spotted Crake has been recorded in 6 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Spotted Crake endangered?
The Spotted Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spotted Crake nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-45 days.
How big is the Spotted Crake?
The Spotted Crake has a wingspan of 22.6 cm, weight of 97.0 g.
What order and family does the Spotted Crake belong to?
The Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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