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Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
48,2 cm
Gewicht
1153,3333333333333 g
Familie
Aramidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes
Über uns
Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) is a large 64–73 cm wading bird of tropical American wetlands, the sole member of family Aramidae. Brown with white streaking; long slightly decurved bill; hunched posture. Inhabits freshwater marshes, wooded swamps, and river margins from Florida south to Argentina. Feeds almost exclusively on large apple snails.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 48,2 cm | 19.0 in |
| Gewicht | 1153,3333333333333 g | 40.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.
Gelegegröße
3-8
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Aramidae (Rallenkranich) |
| Genus | Aramus |
| Arten | Aramus guarauna |
Distribution
Limpkin has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Limpkin endangered?
The Limpkin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Limpkin nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.
How big is the Limpkin?
The Limpkin has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 1153.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Limpkin belong to?
The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Aramidae.