Australian Crake
Porzana fluminea
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About
Australian Crake (Porzana fluminea) is a small 17–19 cm rail endemic to south-eastern and south-western Australia. Dark olive-brown above with white spots; blue-grey face and underparts; barred flanks. Inhabits freshwater swamps with dense emergent vegetation. Secretive; detected by sharp call notes. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates and seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.4 cm | 7.6 in |
| Weight | 62.333333333333336 g | 2.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,DM,PL.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porzana |
| Species | Porzana fluminea |
Distribution
Australian Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family