African Crake
Crex egregia
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Least Concern
Envergure
24,2 cm
Poids
120,66666666666667 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
À propos
African Crake (Crex egregia), 22 cm. Brown above with buff and black streaking; grey face and breast; barred white flanks; short bill. Found in wet grassland, rank grass and cultivation across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 24,2 cm | 9.5 in |
| Poids | 120,66666666666667 g | 4.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-24 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
Taille de la couvée
3-9
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Crex |
| Espèces | Crex egregia |
Distribution
African Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the African Crake endangered?
The African Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Crake nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-24 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
How big is the African Crake?
The African Crake has a wingspan of 24.2 cm, weight of 120.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the African Crake belong to?
The African Crake (Crex egregia) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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