About the Baillon's Crake
Baillon's crake, also known as the marsh crake, is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Zapornia pusilla |
| Species Codes | baicra1, MACR, BACR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Baillon's Crake belong to?
The Baillon's Crake (Zapornia pusilla) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Baillon's Crake?
Baillon's crake, also known as the marsh crake, is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae....
Where can I report a Baillon's Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Baillon's Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code baicra1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
1,771
iNat Observations
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