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Sami : Lule sami
Sami : North sami
Sami : South sami
Scientific names
Serbian
Swedish
Ukrainian
Appearance:
Distribution:
About half the size of Partridge with brownish plumage, bluish grey supercilium and breast sides. Flanks barred in white, back heavily streaked. Rufous wings obvious in flight. Seldom seen due to secretive behaviour, but song very noticeable.
Sound:Characteristic song can be heard at night. A rasping, hoarse "crex-crex" repeated about every second for long periods of time.
Song:
Distribution:
Wikipedia: map (se also Xeno-canto below)
Ecology:Birdlife ecology
Links:Observation.org Latest observations
Image search Flickr NB! May give other species
CCCC-photo:aigledayres, Licence,Link.
Sounds:Recorded by Edmunds Racinskis
Facts:
Length (cm):
27-30
Wingspan (cm):
46-53
Weight (gram):
120-200
Size group:
Thrush-size
Similar species (image):
Similar species (sound):
Silhouette Group:
Rails
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