black crake
bird
Also known as: Limnocorax flavirostra
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The black crake (Limnocorax flavirostra) is a marsh bird belonging to the Rallidae family, which includes rails. This species is found in Africa and is characterized by its black plumage, green bill, and pink legs. It is approximately 20 centimeters (8 inches) long and is noted for being less secretive than many other crake species. Crakes are generally small rails with short, conical bills. The name "crake" is primarily European but can refer to similar New World rails.1
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