Limpkin
Aramus guarauna
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aramus-guarauna"></birdfyi-bird>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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Sobre
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 48,2 cm | 19.0 in |
| Peso | 1153,3333333333333 g | 40.68 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.
Tamanho da postura
3-8
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Aramidae (Limpkin) |
| Genus | Aramus |
| Espécies | Aramus guarauna |
Distribution
Limpkin has been recorded in 4 countries.
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