3,076 observationsLeast Concern
Black Crake
Zapornia flavirostra
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Gruiformes ›Family: Rallidae ›Genus: Zapornia
About
The black crake (Amaurornis flavirostra) is a waterbird in the rail and crake family, Rallidae. It breeds in most of sub-Saharan Africa except in very arid areas. It undertakes some seasonal movements in those parts of its range which are subject to drought. No subspecies have been described.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Crake is Zapornia flavirostra.
- The Black Crake has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Black Crake belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Crake belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Crake belongs to the class Aves.
- Black Crake belongs to the order Gruiformes.
- Black Crake belongs to the family Rallidae.
- Black Crake belongs to the genus Zapornia.