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Ocellated Crake
Micropygia schomburgkii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
14.9 cm
Weight
31.575 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Ocellated Crake (Micropygia schomburgkii) is a tiny 14–15 cm crake of South American savannas, from Venezuela south to Brazil and Bolivia. Buffy-brown above with dark streaking and pale ocelli on wing coverts; pale buff underparts. Inhabits grasslands and dry savannas with scattered marshes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.9 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 31.575 g | 1.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SP.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Micropygia |
| Species | Micropygia schomburgkii |
Distribution
Ocellated Crake has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ocellated Crake endangered?
The Ocellated Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ocellated Crake nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Ocellated Crake?
The Ocellated Crake has a wingspan of 14.9 cm, weight of 31.575 g.
What order and family does the Ocellated Crake belong to?
The Ocellated Crake (Micropygia schomburgkii) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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