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Corn Crake

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.

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

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Gruiformes (Gruiformes)

Species

Crex crex (Corn Crake)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Corn Crake?

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

What is the conservation status of Corn Crake?

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

Where does Corn Crake live?

Corn Crake 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 Corn Crake belong to?

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

Is Corn Crake endangered?

Yes, Corn Crake (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 Corn Crake belong to?

Corn Crake (Crex crex) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Corn Crake?

The closest relatives of Corn Crake in the genus Crex include African Crake.