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Grey-breasted Crake

Laterallus exilis

Least Concern
Envergure
14,7 cm
Poids
33,875 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

À propos

Grey-breasted Crake (Laterallus exilis) is a small 14–15 cm crake of Central and South America, from Nicaragua to Brazil. Dark brown above; pale grey breast; rufous face; black-and-white barred flanks. Inhabits marshes, wet grassland, and flooded rice fields at low elevations. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 14,7 cm 5.8 in
Poids 33,875 g 1.19 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SP.

Taille de la couvée

3-5

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famille Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Laterallus
Espèces Laterallus exilis

Distribution

Grey-breasted Crake has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

Is the Grey-breasted Crake endangered?
The Grey-breasted Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-breasted Crake nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Grey-breasted Crake?
The Grey-breasted Crake has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 33.875 g.
What order and family does the Grey-breasted Crake belong to?
The Grey-breasted Crake (Laterallus exilis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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