Sora Crake

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In breeding plumage, Sora has black face and throat, and grey nape and breast. Crown is chestnut, separated by a black band coming from face. Upperparts are mottled brown on back. Underparts are barred black and white on belly. They have a short thick yellow bill, with black markings on the face at the base of the bill and on the throat. Sexes are similar, but young soras lack the black facial markings and have a whitish face and buff breast.

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