About the Australian Crake
The Australian crake , also known as Australian spotted crake, or spotted crake is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the only species of Australian crake in the genus Porzana.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Porzana fluminea |
| Species Codes | auscra1, AUCR, ASCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Australian Crake belong to?
The Australian Crake (Porzana fluminea) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Australian Crake?
The Australian crake , also known as Australian spotted crake, or spotted crake is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the only species of Australian crake in the genus Porzana....
Where can I report a Australian Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Australian Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code auscra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
1,874
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