Paint-billed Crake
Neocrex erythrops
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<birdfyi-bird slug="neocrex-erythrops"></birdfyi-bird>The Paint-billed Crake (Neocrex erythrops) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.3 cm and a weight of 55.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Paint-billed Crake (Neocrex erythrops), 18 cm. Brown above with a diagnostic multi-coloured bill (red base, yellow tip); grey underparts. Found in wet grassland and cultivation from Panama to Argentina. Omnivore. Least Concern; locally common but secretive.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.3 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 55.833333333333336 g | 1.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 23-25 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Neocrex |
| Species | Neocrex erythrops |
Distribution
Paint-billed Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family