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Black-banded Crake
Porzana fasciata
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Least Concern
Envergadura
18,4 cm
Peso
69,0 g
Família
Rallidae
Ordem
Gruiformes
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Sobre
Black-banded Crake (Porzana fasciata) is a small 16–18 cm crake of lowland Amazonia and the Guianas. Dark brown above; heavily barred black and white below; reddish bill and legs. Inhabits dense marsh vegetation, flooded forest edges, and wet grassland in northern South America. Secretive; detected by sharp calls. Feeds on invertebrates and seeds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 18,4 cm | 7.2 in |
| Peso | 69,0 g | 2.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: DM.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Porzana |
| Espécies | Porzana fasciata |
External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Black-banded Crake endangered?
The Black-banded Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-banded Crake nest?
Nest type: DM.
How big is the Black-banded Crake?
The Black-banded Crake has a wingspan of 18.4 cm, weight of 69.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-banded Crake belong to?
The Black-banded Crake (Porzana fasciata) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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