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Rufous-sided Crake

Laterallus melanophaius

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
16.6 cm
वजन
54.1 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Rufous-sided Crake endangered?
The Rufous-sided Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-sided Crake nest?
Incubation: 20-20 days. Fledging: 4 days.
How big is the Rufous-sided Crake?
The Rufous-sided Crake has a wingspan of 16.6 cm, weight of 54.1 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-sided Crake belong to?
The Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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