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Sora

Porzana carolina

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
20.5 cm
वजन
86.33333333333333 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes

के बारे में

Sora (Porzana carolina) is a 19–24 cm crake breeding across North America in freshwater marshes. Plump, with yellow bill, black face-mask, grey breast, and barred flanks. Winters south to northern South America. A secretive but abundant marsh bird; its descending whinny is a familiar wetland sound. Feeds on seeds, invertebrates, and aquatic plants.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 20.5 cm 8.1 in
वजन 86.33333333333333 g 3.05 oz

Habitat & Range

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-22 days. Fledging: 28 days.

अंडों की संख्या

8-11

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
कुल Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porzana
प्रजातियां Porzana carolina

Distribution

Sora has been recorded in 6 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Is the Sora endangered?
The Sora has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sora nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-22 days. Fledging: 28 days.
How big is the Sora?
The Sora has a wingspan of 20.5 cm, weight of 86.33333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Sora belong to?
The Sora (Porzana carolina) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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