Brown Crake

Zapornia akool

Order:

Gruiformes

Family:

Rallidae

Size:

26-28 cm

Weight:

M 114-170 g, F 110-140 g

Taxonomy:

Z. a. akool (Sykes, 1832)

Short Description:

The Brown Crake (Amaurornis akool) is a small to medium-sized bird species with brown plumage, streaked with darker markings. It has a relatively long, slender body, short wings, and a short tail. Brown Crakes have a slightly curved bill and long legs, which are adapted for wading in wetland habitats. They often have a secretive nature, making them difficult to spot in dense vegetation.

Far far away, behind the word mountains, far from the countries Vokalia and Consonantia, there live the blind texts. Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast

In Pakistan, Brown Crakes are primarily found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and reedbeds. They are distributed across different regions of the country, including coastal areas, riverbanks, and inland wetlands. They prefer areas with dense vegetation and shallow water, where they can forage for food and find suitable nesting sites.

Brown Crakes are generally shy and elusive birds, often remaining hidden within dense vegetation near water bodies. They are primarily active during the early morning and late evening hours, becoming more vocal and conspicuous at dawn and dusk. Despite their secretive nature, they can be heard giving loud, repetitive calls, especially during the breeding season.