About the Band-bellied Crake
The band-bellied crake is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It breeds in Manchuria, eastern China and northern Korea ; it winters throughout Southeast Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Zapornia paykullii |
| Species Codes | babcra1, BBCR |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Band-bellied Crake belong to?
The Band-bellied Crake (Zapornia paykullii) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Band-bellied Crake?
The Band-bellied Crake is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Band-bellied Crake?
The band-bellied crake is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It breeds in Manchuria, eastern China and northern Korea ; it winters throughout Southeast Asia....
Where can I report a Band-bellied Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Band-bellied Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code babcra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
90
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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