Rufous-sided Crake
Laterallus melanophaius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="laterallus-melanophaius"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rascones, polluelas y fochas), within the order Gruiformes (grullas y rálidos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.6 cm and a weight of 54.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,6 cm | 6.5 in |
| Peso | 54,1 g | 1.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 20-20 days. Fledging: 4 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Especies | Laterallus melanophaius |
Distribution
Rufous-sided Crake has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Rufous-sided Crake endangered?
How does the Rufous-sided Crake nest?
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What order and family does the Rufous-sided Crake belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family