Blackish Rail
Pardirallus nigricans
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pardirallus-nigricans"></birdfyi-bird>The Blackish Rail (Pardirallus nigricans) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25.8 cm and a weight of 217 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Blackish Rail (Pardirallus nigricans), 25 cm. Dark grey-black overall with a red bill base; inhabits freshwater marshes and rice paddies of South America east of the Andes. Omnivore: invertebrates and seeds in wet vegetation. Least Concern; common in suitable wetland.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Weight | 217.0 g | 7.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-21 days.
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Pardirallus |
| Species | Pardirallus nigricans |
Distribution
Blackish Rail has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family