Spotted Crake
Porzana porzana
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<birdfyi-bird slug="porzana-porzana"></birdfyi-bird>The Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.6 cm and a weight of 97 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) is a 19–23 cm secretive rail of European and Central Asian freshwater marshes. Brown above with white spotting; greenish-yellow bill with red base. Winters in Africa. Detected mainly by its sharp whit call at dusk. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds in dense marsh vegetation. Migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm | 8.9 in |
| Weight | 97.0 g | 3.42 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-45 days.
Clutch Size
8-12
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porzana |
| Species | Porzana porzana |
Distribution
Spotted Crake has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family