Rufous-sided Crake
Laterallus melanophaius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="laterallus-melanophaius"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.6 cm and a weight of 54.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) is a small 15–17 cm crake of South American grasslands and marshes, from Colombia south to Argentina. Olive-brown above; grey breast; bold chestnut-rufous flanks. Inhabits wet grasslands, rice paddies, and flooded savannas. Secretive; walks through dense grass. Common across much of its range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 16.6 cm | 6.5 in |
| वजन | 54.1 g | 1.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Incubation: 20-20 days. Fledging: 4 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2-5
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| कुल | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| प्रजातियां | Laterallus melanophaius |
Distribution
Rufous-sided Crake has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Rallidae family