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Little Crake
Zapornia parva
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Least Concern
Envergure
20,2 cm
Poids
50,75 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
À propos
Little Crake (Zapornia parva) is a small 17–20 cm crake of Eurasian freshwater marshes. Olive-brown above; male has blue-grey face and breast; short greenish bill. Breeds from Eastern Europe east to Central Asia; winters in Africa and South Asia. Inhabits dense reed beds and sedge marshes. Highly secretive; detected by purring call. Migratory.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 20,2 cm | 8.0 in |
| Poids | 50,75 g | 1.79 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
Taille de la couvée
7-9
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| Espèces | Zapornia parva |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Little Crake endangered?
The Little Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Little Crake nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 45-50 days.
How big is the Little Crake?
The Little Crake has a wingspan of 20.2 cm, weight of 50.75 g.
What order and family does the Little Crake belong to?
The Little Crake (Zapornia parva) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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