African Rail
Rallus caerulescens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rallus-caerulescens"></birdfyi-bird>The African Rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.8 cm and a weight of 160.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
African Rail (Rallus caerulescens), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred white flanks; red bill and legs. Found in freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in wetland habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 23,8 cm | 9.4 in |
| الوزن | 160,25 g | 5.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 20 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| الفصيلة | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| الأنواع | Rallus caerulescens |
Distribution
African Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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