About the Sora
The Sora (Porzana carolina) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Sora is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss and degradation
- Climate change
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
North America
Continent: North America
Country: Canada, United States
Region: Eastern and central regions
Central America
Continent: North America
Country: Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama
Region: Southern regions
South America
Continent: South America
Country: Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador
Region: Northern regions
Distribution Overview
The Sora is a migratory species that breeds in North America and winters in Central and South America.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 17 - 20 cm
- Weight
- 50 - 100 g
- Lifespan
- up to 3-5 years years
- Diet
- InsectsSeedsFruitsSmall invertebrates
Habitat
WetlandsMarshesGrasslandsAgricultural fields
Behavior
- Forages for insects, seeds, and small invertebrates in wetlands and grasslands
- Uses its sharp, pointed bill to probe for food
- Lives in dense vegetation, often near water
- Engages in secretive behavior, making it difficult to spot