Australian Crake
A species of Large Gray Crakes Scientific name : Porzana fluminea Genus : Large Gray Crakes
Australian Crake, A species of Large Gray Crakes
Botanical name: Porzana fluminea
Genus: Large Gray Crakes
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Description
The Australian crake measures 19 to 23 cm (7.5–9.1 in) in length and weighs between 50–75 g (1.8–2.6 oz), with females averaging a little lighter than males. The wingspan is 27 to 33 cm (11–13 in). It is blue-gray with a brown back speckled white and yellow feet and beak. The female is duller than the male. 
Size
23 cm
Feeding Habits
Australian Crake forages primarily on seeds, insects, molluscs, crustaceans, and spiders, utilizing unique dietary adaptations to exploit a diverse food spectrum.
Habitat
The habitat of australian Crake encompasses well-vegetated margins along a variety of wetlands, ranging from freshwater, brackish to saline environments. Australian Crake is commonly found around estuaries, tidal creeks, mangroves, swamps, marshes, as well as inland waters such as lakes, ponds, and lagoons. They have a preference for the peripheries of drying wetlands over areas with deeper floods. Australian Crake is also seen in man-made habitats including sewage ponds, gravel pits, and drainage areas, and may occasionally venture into grassy domains akin to lawns or pastures.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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