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Ruddy Crake
Laterallus ruber
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
16,3 cm
Gewicht
45,2 g
Familie
Rallidae
Ordnung
Gruiformes
Über uns
Ruddy Crake (Laterallus ruber) is a small 14–16 cm, richly colored crake of Central America. Bright chestnut-rufous body; grey head; greenish bill. Inhabits wet grassy marshes, rice paddies, and flooded fields from Mexico to Costa Rica. Secretive but often calls at dusk; its purring trill is a distinctive wetland sound.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 16,3 cm | 6.4 in |
| Gewicht | 45,2 g | 1.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: SP.
Gelegegröße
3-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Gruiformes (Kraniche und Rallen) |
| Familie | Rallidae (Rallen, Sumpfhühner und Blässhühner) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Arten | Laterallus ruber |
Distribution
Ruddy Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Ruddy Crake endangered?
The Ruddy Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ruddy Crake nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Ruddy Crake?
The Ruddy Crake has a wingspan of 16.3 cm, weight of 45.2 g.
What order and family does the Ruddy Crake belong to?
The Ruddy Crake (Laterallus ruber) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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