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| Ruddy-breasted crake (ಕಂದುಎದೆಯ ಜೌಗುಕೋಳಿ - Kanduedeya Jowgukoli) |
The ruddy-breasted crake (Kannada Name - ಕಂದುಎದೆಯ ಜೌಗುಕೋಳಿ - Kanduedeya Jowgukoli) (Porzana fusca), or ruddy crake, is a waterbird in the rail and crake family Rallidae. Its breeding habitat is swamps and similar wet areas across southAsia from the Indian subcontinent east to south China, Japan andIndonesia. It has been recorded as a vagrant from the Australianterritory of Christmas Island. This crake nests in a dry location on the ground in marsh vegetation, laying 6-9 eggs. It is mainly a permanent resident throughout its range, but some northern populations migrate further south in winter.
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| Ruddy-breasted crake (ಕಂದುಎದೆಯ ಜೌಗುಕೋಳಿ - Kanduedeya Jowgukoli) |
Types of crakes/coots species found in Mysuru:
Rallidae is a large family of small to medium-sized birds which includes the
rails,
crakes,
coots and
gallinules. Typically they inhabit dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps or rivers. In general they are shy and secretive birds, making them difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs and long toes which are well adapted to soft uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and to be weak fliers. There are around 12 species found in Karnataka and I have found 5 in Mysuru
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