Corncrake
Crex crex
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<birdfyi-bird slug="crex-crex"></birdfyi-bird>The Corncrake (Crex crex) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.4 cm and a weight of 158.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
Corncrake (Crex crex), 28 cm. Streaky buff-brown; distinctive chestnut wings visible in flight; rasping 'crex-crex' call. Breeds in hay meadows across Europe and western Asia; winters in eastern and southern Africa. Omnivore. Near Threatened; intensive agriculture has caused severe decline.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.4 cm | 10.8 in |
| Weight | 158.75 g | 5.60 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC,SC. Incubation: 16-19 days. Fledging: 34-38 days.
Clutch Size
8-12
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Crex |
| Species | Crex crex |
Distribution
Corncrake has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family