About the Spotted Crake
The spotted crake is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae. The scientific name is derived from Venetian terms for small rails.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Porzana porzana |
| Species Codes | spocra1, SPCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Crake belong to?
The Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Crake?
The spotted crake is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae. The scientific name is derived from Venetian terms for small rails....
Where can I report a Spotted Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code spocra1, 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
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Species in Family
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