Paint-billed Crake
A species of Paint-billed Crakes Scientific name : Neocrex erythrops Genus : Paint-billed Crakes
Paint-billed Crake, A species of Paint-billed Crakes
Botanical name: Neocrex erythrops
Genus: Paint-billed Crakes
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Description
This crake is small, measuring 18 to 20 centimetres (7.1 to 7.9 in) on average. One was captured having a wingspan of around 200mm, a tarsus of 28mm and weighing in at 43 grams
Size
20 cm
Feeding Habits
Paint-billed Crake primarily consumes invertebrates and seeds, reflecting its omnivorous diet. It employs active foraging methods and has adapted to hunt both day and night for diverse prey, showcasing a unique flexibility in feeding habits.
Habitat
Subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, pastureland
Dite type
Omnivorous
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Behavior
This bird is nocturnal, active primarily during the night. This bird does not respond to playback.
Distribution Area
The paint-billed crake is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, and Venezuela. There is one record of the bird in the United States. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, swamps, and pastureland.