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Russet-crowned Crake

Rufirallus viridis

Least Concern
Envergadura
17,6 cm
Peso
65,0 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes

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Russet-crowned Crake (Rufirallus viridis) is a small 16–18 cm crake of Amazonian lowlands. Olive-brown above; rufous-orange crown contrasts with grey face and underparts; barred flanks. Inhabits forest floor near streams and swampy forest in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, and the Guianas. Terrestrial; walks through leaf litter. Secretive.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 17,6 cm 6.9 in
Peso 65,0 g 2.29 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SP.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-3

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Familia Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Rufirallus
Especies Rufirallus viridis

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Russet-crowned Crake endangered?
The Russet-crowned Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Russet-crowned Crake nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Russet-crowned Crake?
The Russet-crowned Crake has a wingspan of 17.6 cm, weight of 65.0 g.
What order and family does the Russet-crowned Crake belong to?
The Russet-crowned Crake (Rufirallus viridis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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