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Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.6 cm
Weight
309.25 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Clapper Rail (Rallus crepitans), 38 cm. Sandy-brown above; buff breast; barred flanks; long decurved bill. Found in saltmarshes along the US Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in tidal marshes but locally threatened by habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Weight | 309.25 g | 10.91 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-29 days.
Clutch Size
2-16
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Species | Rallus crepitans |
Distribution
Clapper Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Clapper Rail endangered?
The Clapper Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Clapper Rail nest?
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-29 days.
How big is the Clapper Rail?
The Clapper Rail has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 309.25 g.
What order and family does the Clapper Rail belong to?
The Clapper Rail (Rallus crepitans) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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