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Chestnut-headed Crake
Rufirallus castaneiceps
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Least Concern
Envergadura
22,1 cm
Peso
126,0 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
Chestnut-headed Crake (Rufirallus castaneiceps), 19 cm. Chestnut head and breast contrasting with brown back and barred flanks; short tail. Found in lowland forest undergrowth and dense vegetation of South America (Colombia to Bolivia). Omnivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Peso | 126,0 g | 4.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Rufirallus |
| Especies | Rufirallus castaneiceps |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Chestnut-headed Crake endangered?
The Chestnut-headed Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut-headed Crake nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Chestnut-headed Crake?
The Chestnut-headed Crake has a wingspan of 22.1 cm, weight of 126.0 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-headed Crake belong to?
The Chestnut-headed Crake (Rufirallus castaneiceps) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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