Rusty-flanked Crake
Laterallus levraudi
Rusty-flanked Crake (Laterallus levraudi) — Cranes & Rails of South America.
The Rusty-flanked Crake (Laterallus levraudi) is a member of the Rallidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 43.5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Laterallus
- Species levraudi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 43.5 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rusty-flanked Crake hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Rusty-flanked Crake is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rusty-flanked Crake (Laterallus levraudi) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA Venezuela.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 43.5 g, with a wing length of about 7.9 cm and a tail of around 3.3 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 37,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rusty-flanked Crake?
The Rusty-flanked Crake is a small bird that weighs around 43.5 g.
Where does the Rusty-flanked Crake live?
The Rusty-flanked Crake is found across South America with a range covering SA Venezuela, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Rusty-flanked Crake belong to?
The Rusty-flanked Crake (Laterallus levraudi) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Rusty-flanked Crake eat?
The Rusty-flanked Crake hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Rusty-flanked Crake migrate?
The Rusty-flanked Crake is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rusty-flanked Crake endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Rusty-flanked Crake's range?
The Rusty-flanked Crake has a mapped global range of about 37,000 km².
Conservation
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