Dot-winged Crake
Laterallus spilopterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="laterallus-spilopterus"></birdfyi-bird>The Dot-winged Crake (Laterallus spilopterus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.2 cm and a weight of 56.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Dot-winged Crake (Laterallus spilopterus) is a small 14–16 cm crake of the Galápagos Islands. Brown above with white spots on wing coverts; grey below with barred flanks. Endemic to Santa Cruz and several other Galápagos islands. Inhabits highland wet zones with dense vegetation and marsh edges. Secretive but locally common.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Ağırlık | 56,5 g | 1.99 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familya | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Türler | Laterallus spilopterus |
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