Description
This original wildlife photograph features a juvenile Baillon’s Crake (Zapornia pusilla), a small and secretive wetland bird photographed in Gujarat, India.
Baillon’s Crake belongs to the rail and crake family Rallidae and is closely associated with wetland habitats containing marsh vegetation, reeds, grasses and shallow water. Its small size and preference for vegetated habitats can make it a challenging species for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers to locate and photograph.
Baillon’s Crake in Gujarat
According to the State of India’s Birds 2025 assessment, Baillon’s Crake is a winter migrant in Gujarat and is considered a wetland specialist. The species has a global conservation status of Least Concern (LC) and is listed under Schedule II of India’s wildlife protection framework.
The species occurs across parts of the Indian subcontinent and is associated with a variety of wetland environments. It can be found in marshes, reedy wetlands, flooded fields and other areas where vegetation provides cover and feeding opportunities.
Juvenile Baillon’s Crake
This photograph specifically highlights the juvenile stage of the Baillon’s Crake, making it particularly interesting for bird identification, natural-history documentation and wildlife education.
Young crakes can be especially difficult to observe because of their small size, cryptic appearance and preference for dense wetland vegetation. A photograph documenting a juvenile individual provides an opportunity to appreciate the species beyond the more commonly photographed adult plumage.
Baillon’s Crake feeds on a mixture of small invertebrates and plant material. Documented food items include aquatic and terrestrial insects, worms, molluscs, small aquatic animals, seeds, grass and other vegetation.
Product Details
- Common Name: Baillon’s Crake
- Scientific Name: Zapornia pusilla
- Bird Group: Crake / Wetland Bird
- Family: Rallidae
- Life Stage: Juvenile
- Behaviour: Natural Behaviour
- Location: Gujarat, India
- Status in Gujarat: Winter Migrant
- Habitat: Freshwater and brackish wetlands, marshes, reedy areas, wet grasslands and shallow water with aquatic vegetation
- Diet: Small invertebrates, insects, worms, molluscs, small aquatic animals, seeds and other plant material
- Global Conservation Status: Least Concern (LC)
- Indian Protection: Schedule II
- Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
- Photography Type: Bird & Wildlife Photography
Gujarat Bird Photography
Gujarat’s diverse wetlands provide habitat for a wide range of migratory and resident waterbirds. Photographing a secretive species such as Baillon’s Crake offers a different perspective on the state’s wetland biodiversity.
This original image can be useful for:
- Bird identification and educational material
- Wildlife and nature photography collections
- Bird books and field guides
- Nature magazines and editorial publications
- Calendars and wall displays
- Wetland conservation and awareness projects
- Websites and digital publications
- Wildlife exhibitions and presentations
- Research and educational projects
- Commercial creative projects
Original Wildlife Photograph
This is an original bird photograph captured in Gujarat, India by wildlife photographer Amarjeetsinh Jhala.
The image documents a juvenile Baillon’s Crake (Zapornia pusilla) in its natural environment and is available for licensing for personal, commercial and publication purposes.
Photography Licensing
Personal Use: Suitable for private collections, home décor and personal projects.
Commercial Use: Suitable for advertising, websites, digital marketing, promotional material and other commercial applications.
Printing & Publication: Suitable for books, magazines, calendars, field guides, printed publications, exhibitions and other professional publishing requirements.
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