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Black-banded Crake

Porzana fasciata

Least Concern
Envergure
18,4 cm
Poids
69,0 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
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Black-banded Crake (Porzana fasciata) is a small 16–18 cm crake of lowland Amazonia and the Guianas. Dark brown above; heavily barred black and white below; reddish bill and legs. Inhabits dense marsh vegetation, flooded forest edges, and wet grassland in northern South America. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 18,4 cm 7.2 in
Poids 69,0 g 2.43 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: DM.

Taxonomie

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

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Foire aux questions

Is the Black-banded Crake endangered?
The Black-banded Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-banded Crake nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Black-banded Crake?
The Black-banded Crake has a wingspan of 18.4 cm, weight of 69.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-banded Crake belong to?
The Black-banded Crake (Porzana fasciata) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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