Ruddy-breasted Crake

Zapornia fusca

Order:

Gruiformes

Family:

Rallidae

Size:

17 to 19 centimeters (6.7 to 7.5 inches)

Weight:

40 to 60 grams (1.4 to 2.1 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Porzana fusca (Linnaeus, 1766)

Short Description:

The Ruddy-breasted Crake (Porzana fusca) is a small bird species characterized by its ruddy-brown plumage with darker streaks on the upperparts and a distinctive rufous-colored breast. It has a short, rounded tail, relatively long legs, and a short, slightly curved bill. Ruddy-breasted Crakes have a secretive nature, often remaining hidden within dense vegetation in wetland habitats.

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In Pakistan, Ruddy-breasted Crakes are found in various wetland habitats, including marshes, swamps, rice paddies, and reedbeds. They are distributed across different regions of the country, including coastal areas, riverbanks, and inland wetlands. However, they are generally more localized and less common compared to some other waterbird species.

Ruddy-breasted Crakes are primarily crepuscular and nocturnal, becoming more active during the early morning and late evening hours. They are shy and elusive birds, often concealed within dense vegetation near water bodies, making them challenging to observe. Despite their secretive nature, they may occasionally be heard giving soft, grunting calls or short, explosive bursts of calls, especially during the breeding season.

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