Colombian Crake
Mustelirallus colombianus
Colombian Crake (Mustelirallus colombianus) — Cranes & Rails of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Colombian Crake (Mustelirallus colombianus) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and South America. Adults weigh 58.3 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Mustelirallus
- Species colombianus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 58.3 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Colombian Crake hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Colombian Crake is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Colombian Crake (Mustelirallus colombianus) is a member of the Rallidae family, within the order Gruiformes. It is found across Central America & Caribbean and South America. Its distribution covers MA, SA Panama to Ecuador.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 58.3 g, with a wing length of about 9.7 cm and a tail of around 3 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Colombian Crake?
The Colombian Crake is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 58.3 g.
Where does the Colombian Crake live?
The Colombian Crake is found across Central America & Caribbean and South America with a range covering MA, SA Panama to Ecuador, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Colombian Crake belong to?
The Colombian Crake (Mustelirallus colombianus) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Colombian Crake eat?
The Colombian Crake hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Colombian Crake migrate?
The Colombian Crake is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Conservation
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