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Sora

Porzana carolina

Least Concern
Envergure
20,5 cm
Poids
86,33333333333333 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Sora (Porzana carolina) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.5 cm and a weight of 86.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Sora (Porzana carolina) is a 19–24 cm crake breeding across North America in freshwater marshes. Plump, with yellow bill, black face-mask, grey breast, and barred flanks. Winters south to northern South America. A secretive but abundant marsh bird; its descending whinny is a familiar wetland sound. Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and aquatic plants.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 20,5 cm 8.1 in
Poids 86,33333333333333 g 3.05 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-22 days. Fledging: 28 days.

Taille de la couvée

8-11

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Sora has been recorded in 6 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Sora endangered?
The Sora has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sora nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-22 days. Fledging: 28 days.
How big is the Sora?
The Sora has a wingspan of 20.5 cm, weight of 86.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Sora belong to?
The Sora (Porzana carolina) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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