Mangrove Rail
Rallus longirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rallus-longirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Mangrove Rail (Rallus longirostris) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.6 cm and a weight of 288.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family