Striped Crake
Amaurornis marginalis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="amaurornis-marginalis"></birdfyi-bird>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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.8 cm | 8.2 in |
| Weight | 51.25 g | 1.81 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 42-49 days.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Amaurornis |
| Species | Amaurornis marginalis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family