Little Crake
Zapornia parva
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zapornia-parva"></birdfyi-bird>The Little Crake (Zapornia parva) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.2 cm and a weight of 50.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Little Crake (Zapornia parva) is a small 17–20 cm crake of Eurasian freshwater marshes. Olive-brown above; male has blue-grey face and breast; short greenish bill. Breeds from Eastern Europe east to Central Asia; winters in Africa and South Asia. Inhabits dense reed beds and sedge marshes. Highly secretive; detected by purring call. Migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.2 cm | 8.0 in |
| Weight | 50.75 g | 1.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
Clutch Size
7-9
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| Species | Zapornia parva |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family