African Crake
Crex egregia
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
24.2 cm
वजन
120.66666666666667 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes
के बारे में
African Crake (Crex egregia), 22 cm. Brown above with buff and black streaking; grey face and breast; barred white flanks; short bill. Found in wet grassland, rank grass and cultivation across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 24.2 cm | 9.5 in |
| वजन | 120.66666666666667 g | 4.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-24 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
अंडों की संख्या
3-9
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| कुल | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Crex |
| प्रजातियां | Crex egregia |
Distribution
African Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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उपस्थित
Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the African Crake endangered?
The African Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Crake nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-24 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
How big is the African Crake?
The African Crake has a wingspan of 24.2 cm, weight of 120.66666666666667 g.
What order and family does the African Crake belong to?
The African Crake (Crex egregia) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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