Description
This original wildlife photograph features a Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana), photographed at Nal Sarovar, Gujarat, India. The Spotted Crake is a secretive wetland bird belonging to the rail, crake and coot family Rallidae.
The species is associated with freshwater wetlands, marshes, reedy habitats and wet areas with dense grasses and aquatic vegetation. Its relatively unobtrusive nature and preference for vegetated wetland habitats can make it a rewarding but challenging species for birdwatchers and wildlife photographers to find.
Spotted Crake in Gujarat
The Spotted Crake has a documented history of sightings in Gujarat. Published records from Saurashtra have reported the species at wetlands including Ishwaria Pond near Rajkot and Saladi Pond near Amreli. A 2012 article in Indian BIRDS described the Gujarat records as important for understanding the bird’s winter distribution in the region.
Earlier Gujarat wetland and waterbird documentation also recorded Porzana porzana as a migrant species in Gujarat.
Nal Sarovar provides an important wetland setting for observing a wide variety of waterbirds and wetland species. This photograph therefore represents an interesting record of a less frequently encountered crake from Gujarat’s wetland landscape.
About the Spotted Crake
The Spotted Crake (Porzana porzana) is a small rail-like wetland bird known for its distinctive spotted appearance. It generally prefers areas containing marsh vegetation, reeds, grasses and shallow freshwater habitats.
Unlike large and conspicuous waterbirds, crakes often remain close to vegetation and can be difficult to observe in open conditions. This makes a well-documented photograph valuable for bird identification, natural-history education, wildlife publications and wetland conservation awareness.
Product Details
- Common Name: Spotted Crake
- Scientific Name: Porzana porzana
- Bird Group: Crake / Wetland Bird
- Family: Rallidae
- Behaviour: Natural Behaviour
- Location: Nal Sarovar, Gujarat, India
- Status in Gujarat: Rare / Winter Visitor
- Habitat: Freshwater wetlands, marshes, reedy areas, wet grassland and shallow water margins
- Diet: Small invertebrates, insects, seeds and other food items found around wetland vegetation
- Global Conservation Status: Least Concern (LC)
- Indian Protection: Schedule II
- Photographer: Amarjeetsinh Jhala
- Photography Type: Bird & Wildlife Photography
Original Gujarat Bird Photography
This is an original wildlife photograph captured in Gujarat, India by wildlife photographer Amarjeetsinh Jhala.
The photograph can be suitable for:
- Bird identification and educational projects
- Wildlife and nature photography collections
- Bird books and field guides
- Nature magazines and editorial publications
- Calendars and wall displays
- Wetland and conservation presentations
- Websites and digital media
- Wildlife exhibitions
- Commercial creative projects
- Research and educational material
Photography Licensing
This Spotted Crake photograph is available for different licensing requirements.
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, printed publications, exhibitions and other professional publishing requirements.
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