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Red-necked Crake

Rallina tricolor

Least Concern
Wingspan
26.9 cm
Weight
184.66666666666666 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes

The Red-necked Crake (Rallina tricolor) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.9 cm and a weight of 184.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Red-necked Crake (Rallina tricolor) is a 27–30 cm crake of lowland New Guinea and north-eastern Australia. Bright rufous-chestnut head and neck; dark olive-brown back; white-barred black lower breast and belly. Inhabits rainforest undergrowth near streams and dense forest wetlands. Summer visitor to Cape York, Australia. Secretive; calls at night.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 26.9 cm 10.6 in
Weight 184.66666666666666 g 6.51 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP,SC. Incubation: 18-22 days.

Clutch Size

3-7

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Red-necked Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Red-necked Crake endangered?
The Red-necked Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-necked Crake nest?
Nest type: CP,SC. Incubation: 18-22 days.
How big is the Red-necked Crake?
The Red-necked Crake has a wingspan of 26.9 cm, weight of 184.66666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Red-necked Crake belong to?
The Red-necked Crake (Rallina tricolor) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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