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Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

Least Concern
Wingspan
48.2 cm
Weight
1153.3333333333333 g
Family
Aramidae
Order
Gruiformes

The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) is a bird species in the family Aramidae (limpkin), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.2 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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About

Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) is a large 64–73 cm wading bird of tropical American wetlands, the sole member of family Aramidae. Brown with white streaking; long slightly decurved bill; hunched posture. Inhabits freshwater marshes, wooded swamps, and river margins from Florida south to Argentina. Feeds almost exclusively on large apple snails.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 48.2 cm 19.0 in
Weight 1153.3333333333333 g 40.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.

Clutch Size

3-8

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Family Aramidae (Limpkin)
Genus Aramus
Species Aramus guarauna

Distribution

Limpkin has been recorded in 4 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Limpkin endangered?
The Limpkin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Limpkin nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.
How big is the Limpkin?
The Limpkin has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 1153.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Limpkin belong to?
The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Aramidae.

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