Band-bellied Crake

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Band-bellied Crake (<em>Zapornia paykullii</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

Band-bellied Crake (Zapornia paykullii) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Zapornia; binomial: Zapornia paykullii; authority: (Ljungh, 1813).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic. Non-breeding range: to se Asia and Greater Sundas.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Move from genus Porzana to Zapornia (Slikas et al. 2002; Dickinson & Remsen 2013).

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