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[HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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| Species Details [Taxonomy: HBW - BirdLife (v3)] |
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Dot-winged Crake* |
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Porzana spiloptera |
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Description (10)
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Dot-winged Crake
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Other Names (World)
Dot-winged Crake, Dot-winged Rail
Family
Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, Coots)
Size
15 cm
First Described (Guide)
Durnford, 1877
Habitat
Temporary and tidal marshes, swamps, wet marshy meadows, and wet to dry grassland.
Argentina (B), Brazil (B), Uruguay (B).
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Southern Uruguay and northern Argentina.
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Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through conversion to agriculture, grazing, burning, human disturbance are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Subspecies
No subspecies.
Similar Species
Ash-throated Crake (Porzana albicollis) which is considerably larger and without markings in the wing, Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) which is smaller and darker, with rufous on nape and back.
References
See References.
Files:
BirdLife International
For more information about the Dot-winged Crake see...  BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
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