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Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
48,2 cm
Gewicht
1153,3333333333333 g
Familie
Aramidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes

The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) is a bird species in the family Aramidae (rallenkranich), within the order Gruiformes (kraniche und rallen). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.2 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

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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.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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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.

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