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Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

Least Concern
翼開長
48.2 cm
体重
1153.3333333333333 g
Aramidae
Gruiformes

The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) is a bird species in the family Aramidae (limpkin), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.2 cm and a weight of 1.2 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) is a large 64–73 cm wading bird of tropical American wetlands, the sole member of family Aramidae. Brown with white streaking; long slightly decurved bill; hunched posture. Inhabits freshwater marshes, wooded swamps, and river margins from Florida south to Argentina. Feeds almost exclusively on large apple snails.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 48.2 cm 19.0 in
体重 1153.3333333333333 g 40.68 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.

一腹卵数

3-8

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Aramidae (Limpkin)
Genus Aramus
Aramus guarauna

Distribution

Limpkin has been recorded in 4 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Limpkin endangered?
The Limpkin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Limpkin nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.
How big is the Limpkin?
The Limpkin has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 1153.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Limpkin belong to?
The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Aramidae.

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