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Limpkin

Aramus guarauna

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Gruiformes ›Family: Aramidae ›Genus: Aramus

About

The limpkin (Aramus guarauna), also called carrao, courlan, and crying bird, is a bird that looks like a large rail but is skeletally closer to cranes. It is the only extant species in the genus Aramus and the family Aramidae. It is found mostly in wetlands in warm parts of the Americas, from Florida to northern Argentina. It feeds on molluscs, with the diet dominated by apple snails of the genus Pomacea. Its name derives from...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Limpkin?
The scientific name of Limpkin is Aramus guarauna.
What kingdom does Limpkin belong to?
Limpkin belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Limpkin belong to?
Limpkin belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Limpkin belong to?
Limpkin belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Limpkin belong to?
Limpkin belongs to the order Gruiformes.
What family does Limpkin belong to?
Limpkin belongs to the family Aramidae.
What genus does Limpkin belong to?
Limpkin belongs to the genus Aramus.