🐦
Mangrove Rail
Rallus longirostris
Embed This Widget
Add the script tag and a data attribute to embed this widget.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<div data-birdfyi="bird" data-slug="rallus-longirostris"></div>Embed via iframe for maximum compatibility.
<iframe src="https://birdfyi.com/iframe/bird/rallus-longirostris/" width="420" height="400" frameborder="0" style="border:0;border-radius:10px;max-width:100%" loading="lazy"></iframe>Paste this URL in WordPress, Medium, or any oEmbed-compatible platform.
https://birdfyi.com/bird/rallus-longirostris/Add a dynamic SVG badge to your README or docs.
[](https://birdfyi.com/bird/rallus-longirostris/)Use the native HTML custom element.
<script src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/birdfyi-embed@1/dist/embed.min.js" defer></script>
<birdfyi-bird slug="rallus-longirostris"></birdfyi-bird>
Least Concern
Wingspan
26.6 cm
Weight
288.8333333333333 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Mangrove Rail (Rallus longirostris), 35 cm. Long curved bill; brown above; rufous-buff breast; barred flanks. Found in mangroves and tidal mudflats from the Caribbean coast south to northeastern Brazil. Omnivore: crabs and mudflat invertebrates. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 26.6 cm | 10.5 in |
| Weight | 288.8333333333333 g | 10.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-29 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
Clutch Size
3-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Species | Rallus longirostris |
Distribution
Mangrove Rail has been recorded in 4 countries.
{# Distribution Map — simplified SVG world map with highlighted countries. Expects `country_codes` variable: list of ISO alpha-2 codes (e.g. ["US", "CA", "MX"]). Uses Alpine.js to toggle classes on country paths. #}
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mangrove Rail endangered?
The Mangrove Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mangrove Rail nest?
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-29 days. Fledging: 35-42 days.
How big is the Mangrove Rail?
The Mangrove Rail has a wingspan of 26.6 cm, weight of 288.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Mangrove Rail belong to?
The Mangrove Rail (Rallus longirostris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family
African Crake
Crex egregia
Least Concern
African Rail
Rallus caerulescens
Least Concern
African Swamphen
Porphyrio madagascariensis
Not Evaluated
Allen's Gallinule
Porphyrio alleni
Least Concern
American Coot
Fulica americana
Least Concern
Andaman Crake
Rallina canningi
Least Concern
Andean Coot
Fulica ardesiaca
Least Concern
Ascension Crake
Mundia elpenor
Extinct