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Baillon's Crake
Zapornia pusilla
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Least Concern
Wingspan
16.9 cm
Weight
35.333333333333336 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Baillon's Crake (Zapornia pusilla) is a tiny 16–18 cm crake with a nearly global breeding range across Eurasia and Australasia. Olive-brown above with white streaking; blue-grey breast; barred flanks; short green bill. Inhabits dense freshwater reed beds and sedge marshes. Highly migratory; winters in Africa, South Asia, and Australasia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 16.9 cm | 6.7 in |
| Weight | 35.333333333333336 g | 1.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 16-20 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
Clutch Size
4-11
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| Species | Zapornia pusilla |
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Baillon's Crake endangered?
The Baillon's Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Baillon's Crake nest?
Nest type: HC,PL. Incubation: 16-20 days. Fledging: 35-45 days.
How big is the Baillon's Crake?
The Baillon's Crake has a wingspan of 16.9 cm, weight of 35.333333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Baillon's Crake belong to?
The Baillon's Crake (Zapornia pusilla) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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