African Crake
Crex egregia
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Least Concern
翼開長
24.2 cm
体重
120.66666666666667 g
科
Rallidae
目
Gruiformes
について
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 24.2 cm | 9.5 in |
| 体重 | 120.66666666666667 g | 4.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 14-24 days. Fledging: 28-35 days.
一腹卵数
3-9
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| 科 | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Crex |
| 種 | Crex egregia |
Distribution
African Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.
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生息あり
Not recorded
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External Databases
よくある質問
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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