About the Black-tailed Crake
The black-tailed crake is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Zapornia bicolor |
| Species Codes | bltcra1, BTCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-tailed Crake belong to?
The Black-tailed Crake (Zapornia bicolor) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Black-tailed Crake?
The black-tailed crake is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and Vietnam....
Where can I report a Black-tailed Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-tailed Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bltcra1, 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
88
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