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Ruddy Crake

Laterallus ruber

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
16,3 cm
Berat
45,2 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Ruddy Crake (Laterallus ruber) is a small 14–16 cm, richly colored crake of Central America. Bright chestnut-rufous body; grey head; greenish bill. Inhabits wet grassy marshes, rice paddies, and flooded fields from Mexico to Costa Rica. Secretive but often calls at dusk; its purring trill is a distinctive wetland sound.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 16,3 cm 6.4 in
Berat 45,2 g 1.59 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SP.

Ukuran Sarang

3-6

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famili Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Laterallus
Spesies Laterallus ruber

Distribution

Ruddy Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Ruddy Crake endangered?
The Ruddy Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ruddy Crake nest?
Nest type: SP.
How big is the Ruddy Crake?
The Ruddy Crake has a wingspan of 16.3 cm, weight of 45.2 g.
What order and family does the Ruddy Crake belong to?
The Ruddy Crake (Laterallus ruber) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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