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Band-bellied Crake
Zapornia paykullii
Band-bellied Crake (Zapornia paykullii) — Cranes & Rails of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The Band-bellied Crake (Zapornia paykullii) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia. Adults weigh 111 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Close to qualifying for a threatened category in the near future.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Zapornia
- Species paykullii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 111 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Band-bellied Crake hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Band-bellied Crake is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Band-bellied Crake (Zapornia paykullii) is a member of the Rallidae family, within the order Gruiformes. It is found across Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL e Siberia, Korea and ne China.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 111 g, with a wing length of about 12.6 cm and a tail of around 5.3 cm.
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened. That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1.6 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Band-bellied Crake?
The Band-bellied Crake is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 111 g.
Where does the Band-bellied Crake live?
The Band-bellied Crake is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL e Siberia, Korea and ne China, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Band-bellied Crake belong to?
The Band-bellied Crake (Zapornia paykullii) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Band-bellied Crake eat?
The Band-bellied Crake hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Band-bellied Crake migrate?
The Band-bellied Crake is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the Band-bellied Crake endangered?
The IUCN Red List lists it as Near Threatened That means it is close to qualifying as threatened and is worth keeping a careful eye on.
What sound does the Band-bellied Crake make?
1 real field recording of the Band-bellied Crake — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Band-bellied Crake's range?
The Band-bellied Crake has a mapped global range of about 1.6 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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