Ocellated Crake
Micropygia schomburgkii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="micropygia-schomburgkii"></birdfyi-bird>The Ocellated Crake (Micropygia schomburgkii) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.9 cm and a weight of 31.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Ocellated Crake (Micropygia schomburgkii) is a tiny 14–15 cm crake of South American savannas, from Venezuela south to Brazil and Bolivia. Buffy-brown above with dark streaking and pale ocelli on wing coverts; pale buff underparts. Inhabits grasslands and dry savannas with scattered marshes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,9 cm | 5.9 in |
| Poids | 31,575 g | 1.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Micropygia |
| Espèces | Micropygia schomburgkii |
Distribution
Ocellated Crake has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family