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Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

Least Concern
翼展
48.2 cm
体重
1153.3333333333333 g
Aramidae
Gruiformes
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关于

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
翼展 48.2 cm 19.0 in
体重 1153.3333333333333 g 40.68 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.

产卵数

3-8

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Aramidae (Limpkin)
Genus Aramus
物种 Aramus guarauna

Distribution

Limpkin has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Limpkin endangered?
The Limpkin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Limpkin nest?
Incubation: 26-28 days. Fledging: 49-119 days.
How big is the Limpkin?
The Limpkin has a wingspan of 48.2 cm, weight of 1153.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Limpkin belong to?
The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Aramidae.

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