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Speckled Rail
Coturnicops notatus
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Least Concern
Envergure
14,7 cm
Poids
27,5 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
À propos
Speckled Rail (Coturnicops notatus) is a small 15–17 cm, poorly-known rail of South America. Olive-brown above; white-spotted breast and flanks. Found in Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. Inhabits wet grasslands, marsh edges, and seasonally flooded savannas. Extremely secretive; known from few specimens.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Poids | 27,5 g | 0.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Taille de la couvée
3
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Coturnicops |
| Espèces | Coturnicops notatus |
Distribution
Speckled Rail has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Speckled Rail endangered?
The Speckled Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Speckled Rail?
The Speckled Rail has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 27.5 g.
What order and family does the Speckled Rail belong to?
The Speckled Rail (Coturnicops notatus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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