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Sora

Porzana carolina

Least Concern

About

Sora (Porzana carolina) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Gruiformes (Gruiformes)

Species

Porzana carolina (Sora)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カオグロクイナ

Chinese 黑脸田鸡

Spanish Polluela sora

French Marouette de caroline

German Carolinasumpfhuhn

Portuguese franga-d'água-americana

Russian Каролинский погоныш

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sora?

The scientific name of Sora is Porzana carolina. It belongs to the genus Porzana.

What is the conservation status of Sora?

Sora (Porzana carolina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sora live?

Sora is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Sora belong to?

Sora (Porzana carolina) belongs to the genus Porzana, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.

Is Sora endangered?

No, Sora (Porzana carolina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sora belong to?

Sora (Porzana carolina) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Sora?

The closest relatives of Sora in the genus Porzana include Ash-throated Crake, Australian Crake, Baillon's crake, Dot-winged Crake, little crake.