Western Water Rail
Rallus aquaticus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rallus-aquaticus"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.8 cm and a weight of 122.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred flanks; long red bill. Breeds across Europe and western Asia in freshwater reedbeds. Winters in southern Europe and North Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.8 cm | 9.0 in |
| Weight | 122.5 g | 4.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 20-70 days.
Clutch Size
6-11
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Species | Rallus aquaticus |
Distribution
Western Water Rail has been recorded in 7 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family