Australian Crake

Australian Crake

Porzana fluminea

Least Concern
翼展
19.4 cm
体重
62.333333333333336 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

关于

Australian Crake (Porzana fluminea) is a small 17–19 cm rail endemic to south-eastern and south-western Australia. Dark olive-brown above with white spots; blue-grey face and underparts; barred flanks. Inhabits freshwater swamps with dense emergent vegetation. Secretive; detected by sharp call notes. Feeds on aquatic invertebrates and seeds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 19.4 cm 7.6 in
体重 62.333333333333336 g 2.20 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP,DM,PL.

产卵数

3-7

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Porzana
物种 Porzana fluminea

Distribution

Australian Crake has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Australian Crake endangered?
The Australian Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Crake nest?
Nest type: CP,DM,PL.
How big is the Australian Crake?
The Australian Crake has a wingspan of 19.4 cm, weight of 62.333333333333336 g.
What order and family does the Australian Crake belong to?
The Australian Crake (Porzana fluminea) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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