Andaman Crake

Andaman Crake

Rallina canningi

Least Concern
Envergure
29,8 cm
Poids
148,5 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes

The Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.8 cm and a weight of 148.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi) is a 25–28 cm crake endemic to the Andaman Islands in the Bay of Bengal. Chestnut head and breast; dark olive-brown back; white-barred underparts. Inhabits forested wetlands, mangrove edges, and marshy clearings. Poorly known; considered Near Threatened due to restricted island range and deforestation pressures.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 29,8 cm 11.7 in
Poids 148,5 g 5.24 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

3-5

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Andaman Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Andaman Crake endangered?
The Andaman Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Andaman Crake?
The Andaman Crake has a wingspan of 29.8 cm, weight of 148.5 g.
What order and family does the Andaman Crake belong to?
The Andaman Crake (Rallina canningi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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