Rufous-faced Crake
Laterallus xenopterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="laterallus-xenopterus"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-faced Crake (Laterallus xenopterus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.9 cm and a weight of 59.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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À propos
Rufous-faced Crake (Laterallus xenopterus) is a small 14–16 cm crake of central South America, found in Paraguay, Brazil, and Bolivia. Dark brown above; bright rufous face and breast with white-and-black barred flanks. Inhabits wet grasslands and marshes. Secretive and little-studied; detected primarily by call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 13,9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Poids | 59,75 g | 2.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Espèces | Laterallus xenopterus |
Distribution
Rufous-faced Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family