About the Ruddy-breasted Crake
The ruddy-breasted crake, or ruddy crake, is a waterbird in the rail and crake family Rallidae, formerly 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 fusca |
| Species Codes | rubcra1, RBCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ruddy-breasted Crake belong to?
The Ruddy-breasted Crake (Zapornia fusca) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Ruddy-breasted Crake?
The ruddy-breasted crake, or ruddy crake, is a waterbird in the rail and crake family Rallidae, formerly included in the genus Porzana....
Where can I report a Ruddy-breasted Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Ruddy-breasted Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubcra1, 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
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