Ruddy Crake
Laterallus ruber
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<birdfyi-bird slug="laterallus-ruber"></birdfyi-bird>The Ruddy Crake (Laterallus ruber) 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 16.3 cm and a weight of 45.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 16,3 cm | 6.4 in |
| Peso | 45,2 g | 1.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SP.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-6
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Especies | Laterallus ruber |
Distribution
Ruddy Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family