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Коростель

Crex crex

Critically Endangered

About

Corn Crake (Crex crex) is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List. Facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild due to severe population decline and habitat loss.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and boreal forests and taiga, among 8 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Gruiformes (Журавлеобразные)

Species

Crex crex (Коростель)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウズラクイナ

Chinese 長腳秧雞

Spanish Guión de codornices

French râle de genêts

German Wachtelkönig

Portuguese codornizão

Russian Коростель

Similar Species in Crex

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Африканский коростель

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Коростель?

The scientific name of Коростель is Crex crex. It belongs to the genus Crex.

What is the conservation status of Коростель?

Коростель (Crex crex) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Коростель live?

Коростель is found in Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden.

What family does Коростель belong to?

Коростель (Crex crex) belongs to the genus Crex, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.

Is Коростель endangered?

Yes, Коростель (Crex crex) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Коростель belong to?

Коростель (Crex crex) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Коростель?

The closest relatives of Коростель in the genus Crex include Африканский коростель.