Australian Crake

Australian Crake

Porzana fluminea

Least Concern

Aves · Gruiformes · Rallidae

About

The Australian crake , also known as Australian spotted crake, or spotted crake is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the only species of Australian crake in the genus Porzana.

Fun Fact

It is the only species of Australian crake in the genus Porzana.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in both coastal and inland habitats in freshwater, brackish, marine and terrestrial environments where it prefers densely vegetated areas of marshes, swamps, estuaries and saltmarshes that support lignum, chenopods, rushes and sedges.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance