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Black Crake
Zapornia flavirostra
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Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
19.8 cm
वजन
92.5 g
कुल
Rallidae
गण
Gruiformes
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के बारे में
Black Crake (Zapornia flavirostra) is a small 19–23 cm, distinctive crake of sub-Saharan Africa. All-black plumage with bright yellow bill and red legs and eye. Inhabits densely vegetated freshwater marshes, lakeshores, and reed beds across Africa south of the Sahara. Active and relatively visible compared with other crakes; often forages in open.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 19.8 cm | 7.8 in |
| वजन | 92.5 g | 3.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
संरक्षण स्थिति
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CP.
अंडों की संख्या
2-6
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| कुल | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| प्रजातियां | Zapornia flavirostra |
External Databases
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
Is the Black Crake endangered?
The Black Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black Crake nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black Crake?
The Black Crake has a wingspan of 19.8 cm, weight of 92.5 g.
What order and family does the Black Crake belong to?
The Black Crake (Zapornia flavirostra) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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