About the Limpkin
The limpkin, also called carrao, courlan, and crying bird, is a large wading bird related to rails and cranes, and the only extant species in the family Aramidae. It is found mostly in wetlands in warm parts of the Americas, from Florida to northern Argentina, but has been spotted as far north as Wisconsin and Southern Ontario. It feeds on molluscs, with the diet dominated by apple snails of the genus Pomacea. Its name derives from its seeming limp when it walks.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Limpkin (Aramidae) |
| Species | Aramus guarauna |
| Species Codes | limpki, LIMP |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Limpkin belong to?
The Limpkin (Aramus guarauna) belongs to the Limpkin family (Aramidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Limpkin?
The limpkin, also called carrao, courlan, and crying bird, is a large wading bird related to rails and cranes, and the only extant species in the family Aramidae. It is found mostly in wetlands in warm parts of the Americas, from Florida to northern Argentina, but has been spotted as far north as Wi...
Where can I report a Limpkin sighting?
You can log sightings of Limpkin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code limpki, or on iNaturalist.
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