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Slaty-legged Crake

Rallina eurizonoides

Least Concern
Wingspan
25.2 cm
Weight
123.66666666666667 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes

The Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.2 cm and a weight of 123.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides) is a 22–27 cm crake of South and South-East Asia. Chestnut head and breast; dark brown back; heavily barred black and white underparts; grey legs. Breeds from India east to the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia; partially migratory. Inhabits damp forest floor, forest-edge marshes, and scrub near streams.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 25.2 cm 9.9 in
Weight 123.66666666666667 g 4.36 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: HC.

Clutch Size

4-8

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Family Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Rallina
Species Rallina eurizonoides

Distribution

Slaty-legged Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Slaty-legged Crake endangered?
The Slaty-legged Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Slaty-legged Crake nest?
Nest type: HC.
How big is the Slaty-legged Crake?
The Slaty-legged Crake has a wingspan of 25.2 cm, weight of 123.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Slaty-legged Crake belong to?
The Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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