Black Crake
Zapornia flavirostra
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<birdfyi-bird slug="zapornia-flavirostra"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Crake (Zapornia flavirostra) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 19.8 cm and a weight of 92.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
Black Crake (Zapornia flavirostra) is a small 19–23 cm, distinctive crake of sub-Saharan Africa. All-black plumage with bright yellow bill and red legs and eye. Inhabits densely vegetated freshwater marshes, lakeshores, and reed beds across Africa south of the Sahara. Active and relatively visible compared with other crakes; often forages in open.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 19,8 cm | 7.8 in |
| Khối Lượng | 92,5 g | 3.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP.
Số Trứng
2-6
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Họ | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Zapornia |
| Loài | Zapornia flavirostra |
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Other species in the Rallidae family