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Brown Crake
Zapornia akool
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Least Concern
Wingspan
23.8 cm
Weight
133.5 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Brown Crake (Zapornia akool) is a small 20–23 cm, plain crake of South and South-East Asia. Uniform olive-brown above; warm buff below with pale throat; greenish bill and red legs. Inhabits dense freshwater marsh vegetation, reed beds, and rice field margins from Pakistan east to southern China and Indochina.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 23.8 cm | 9.4 in |
| Weight | 133.5 g | 4.71 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
5-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| Species | Zapornia akool |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brown Crake endangered?
The Brown Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Crake nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Brown Crake?
The Brown Crake has a wingspan of 23.8 cm, weight of 133.5 g.
What order and family does the Brown Crake belong to?
The Brown Crake (Zapornia akool) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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