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Rallina fasciata
Basic stats
Diet
Invertebrates
Habitat
Dense undergrowth near forest streams, swampy ground
Range
South and Southeast Asia
Clutch size
4–6 eggs (typical for crakes)
Incubation period
About 18 days (typical for crakes)
Size
Small (23–25cm)
Wingspan
~40cm
Weight
~90–130g
A small, secretive rail with bright red legs and a reddish-brown head and breast, found in dense undergrowth near forest streams and swampy ground.
Extremely shy and mostly active at dusk and after dark, foraging on the ground for invertebrates; far more often heard than seen.
