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The Spotted Crake is a small, secretive bird species that inhabits wetland areas across Europe and Asia. It matters to ecologists and birdwatchers as an indicator of healthy wetland habitats, since its presence signals that these environments have the right conditions to support diverse wildlife.
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Species
spotted crake
Species
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderGruiformes
- FamilyRallidae
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- taxon common name
- franga-de-água-malhada
- wingspan
- 0.38
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- 9.8
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- 18
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- Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
- short name
- P. porzana
- taxon range
- Africa
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- Vulnerable
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- IUCN conservation status
- Least Concern
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Encyclopedic overview
The spotted crake (Porzana porzana) is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae. The scientific name is derived from Venetian terms for small rails.
The spotted crake's breeding habitat is marshes and sedge beds across temperate Europe into western Asia. They nest in a dry location in marsh vegetation, laying 6–15 eggs. This species is migratory, wintering in Africa and Pakistan.
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