Colombian Crake
Neocrex colombiana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="neocrex-colombiana"></birdfyi-bird>The Colombian Crake (Neocrex colombiana) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.4 cm and a weight of 58.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Data Deficient.
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Colombian Crake (Neocrex colombiana), 18 cm. Brown above, grey below with barred flanks; red eye and bill. Found in wet grassland and marshes of Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and northwestern Brazil. Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly known but not uncommon in suitable habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.4 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 58.3 g | 2.06 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Neocrex |
| Species | Neocrex colombiana |
Distribution
Colombian Crake has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Rallidae family