Birds Database .. detailed information | |
White-browed Crake Porzana cinerea | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Bird Family : | "Crakes and Rails" Rallidae |
Description : | Common local species. Length 19cm. Secretive water bird. Call is a nasal squeal. |
Typical Habitat : | Reedy swamps. |
Distribution : | Locally common to Tropical coastal Australia. |
Migration : | Resident / breeding. Main breeding season, November to April. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
Additional info .. | locations seen (8) .. observations (10) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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