Grey-breasted Crake
Laterallus exilis
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Grey-breasted Crake (Laterallus exilis) is a small 14–15 cm crake of Central and South America, from Nicaragua to Brazil. Dark brown above; pale grey breast; rufous face; black-and-white barred flanks. Inhabits marshes, wet grassland, and flooded rice fields at low elevations. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 14,7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Gewicht | 33,875 g | 1.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SP.
Gelegegröße
3-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Arten | Laterallus exilis |
Distribution
Grey-breasted Crake has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family