African Crake
Crex egregia
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Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
24,2 cm
Berat
120,66666666666667 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes
Tentang
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 24,2 cm | 9.5 in |
| Berat | 120,66666666666667 g | 4.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-24 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
Ukuran Sarang
3-9
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famili | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Crex |
| Spesies | Crex egregia |
Distribution
African Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Hadir
Not recorded
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External Databases
Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
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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