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Eastern Water Rail
Rallus indicus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
24.8 cm
Weight
133.0 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Eastern Water Rail (Rallus indicus), 28 cm. Very similar to Western Water Rail; brown above, grey-blue below, barred flanks. Breeds in eastern Asia and winters in South and Southeast Asia. Inhabits freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins. Omnivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.8 cm | 9.8 in |
| Weight | 133.0 g | 4.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
5-12
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Species | Rallus indicus |
Distribution
Eastern Water 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 Eastern Water Rail endangered?
The Eastern Water Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eastern Water Rail nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Eastern Water Rail?
The Eastern Water Rail has a wingspan of 24.8 cm, weight of 133.0 g.
What order and family does the Eastern Water Rail belong to?
The Eastern Water Rail (Rallus indicus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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