![]() Ruddy-Breasted Crake The breeding habitat of Ruddy-Breasted Crake is found in India. The bill of the bird is yellowish in color. The bird has chestnut head and underparts. The back of the bird is pale brown. There is white colored barring present on the flanks and undertail. This crake has red colored eyes, legs and feet. The toes are long and the tail is short. The body is flattened laterally to facilitate easier passage through the reeds or undergrowth. The male and female crakes are known to be similar. If the bird is dark brown with some white spotting, it can then be identified as a juvenile. Andaman Crake ![]() Slaty Legged Crake The breeding habitat of Slaty Legged Crake is found in India. This crake has yellowish bill. The head and breast of the bird are chestnut in color. The throat of the bird is white in appearance. The bird has a brown colored back. There is a strong black-and-white barring on the flanks, belly and undertail. The legs are green in color. The toes are long and the tail is short. The body is flattened laterally to facilitate easier passage through the undergrowth. Black-Tailed Crake ![]() Baillon's Crake Baillon's Crake has brown upperparts, with some white markings. The underparts, face and throat are gray in color. It has short, straight and yellowish bill and reddish eyes. The long legs and toes are greenish. In some species, the throat and belly may be whitish. Other Indian Crakes White-Browed Crake, Little Crake and Corn Crake are some of the other crakes which have been recorded in India. (Last Updated on : 06-03-2017) |
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