Red-and-white Crake
Laterallus leucopyrrhus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="laterallus-leucopyrrhus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-and-white Crake (Laterallus leucopyrrhus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.7 cm and a weight of 43 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Red-and-white Crake (Laterallus leucopyrrhus) is a small 15–17 cm crake of south-eastern South America. Bright chestnut-red above; white below with black-and-white barred flanks. Inhabits dense grassy marshes, reed beds, and wet grasslands in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Skulks in dense cover; detected by sharp calls.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.7 cm | 6.2 in |
| Weight | 43.0 g | 1.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 23-24 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Species | Laterallus leucopyrrhus |
Distribution
Red-and-white Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family