The spotted crake is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae. The scientific name is derived from Venetian terms for small rails. These birds probe with their bill in mud or shallow water, also picking up food by sight. They mainly eat insects and aquatic animals.
The spotted crake is a small waterbird of the family Rallidae. The scientific name is derived from Venetian terms for small rails. These birds probe with their bill in mud or shallow water, also picking up food by sight. They mainly eat insects and aquatic animals.