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Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

Least Concern
Envergure
48,2 cm
Poids
1153,3333333333333 g
Famille
Aramidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) is a bird species in the family Aramidae (limpkin), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.2 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) is a large 64–73 cm wading bird of tropical American wetlands, the sole member of family Aramidae. Brown with white streaking; long slightly decurved bill; hunched posture. Inhabits freshwater marshes, wooded swamps, and river margins from Florida south to Argentina. Feeds almost exclusively on large apple snails.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 48,2 cm 19.0 in
Poids 1153,3333333333333 g 40.68 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.

Taille de la couvée

3-8

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famille Aramidae (Limpkin)
Genus Aramus
Espèces Aramus guarauna

Distribution

Limpkin has been recorded in 4 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Limpkin endangered?
The Limpkin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Limpkin nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.
How big is the Limpkin?
The Limpkin has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 1153.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Limpkin belong to?
The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Aramidae.

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