Ruddy-breasted Crake
Zapornia fusca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zapornia-fusca"></birdfyi-bird>The Ruddy-breasted Crake (Zapornia fusca) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.9 cm and a weight of 65.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Ruddy-breasted Crake (Zapornia fusca) is a small 19–23 cm crake of South and East Asia. Rich rufous-chestnut underparts; dark brown upperparts; red bill and legs. Breeds from Pakistan east through China, Japan, and Indonesia; partially migratory. Inhabits dense freshwater marshes, rice paddies, and reed beds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 18.9 cm | 7.4 in |
| Weight | 65.89999999999999 g | 2.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM,PL.
Clutch Size
3-9
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| Species | Zapornia fusca |
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Other species in the Rallidae family