Baillon's Crake

Zapornia pusilla

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Brief #

A mainly brown bird with white markings and a blue-grey face & underparts.

Red List Status #

The Baillon's Crake is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Has a short straight bill, yellow or green without a red base. Adults have mainly brown upperparts with some white markings, and a blue-grey face and underparts. The rear flanks are barred black and white. They have green legs with long toes, and a short tail which is barred underneath. Immature Baillon's crakes are similar to the adults, but have extensively barred underparts. The downy chicks are black, as with all rails.

Measurements #

Length: 16 - 18 cm
Wingspan: 33 - 37 cm
Weight: 40 - 50 g

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