Black-tailed Crake
NameBlack-tailed Crake
Common NameBlack-tailed Crake
Scientific NameZapornia bicolor
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)85
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are dark slate-grey. The upperparts, including the mantle, back, wings, and tail, are a rich rufous-chestnut. Undertail coverts are blackish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, clicking notes that often accelerate, as well as a softer "krr-krr-krr" sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across the Himalayas, Northeast India, and Southeast Asia, including Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, southern China, Malaysia, and Sumatra.
Identifying Featuresbright green bill, red eyes, dark slate-grey underparts, rufous-chestnut upperparts, shy and secretive behavior
Description
This shy, medium-sized crake is characterized by its dark slate-grey head and underparts, contrasting with rich rufous-chestnut upperparts. It possesses a distinctive bright green bill and striking red eyes, typically foraging secretively in dense wetland vegetation.
