About the Little Crake
The little crake is a very small waterbird of the family Rallidae. parva is Latin for "small". This species was long included in the genus Porzana.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Zapornia parva |
| Species Codes | litcra1, LICR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Crake belong to?
The Little Crake (Zapornia parva) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Little Crake?
The little crake is a very small waterbird of the family Rallidae. parva is Latin for \"small\". This species was long included in the genus Porzana....
Where can I report a Little Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litcra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
1,062
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