Mexican Rail
Rallus tenuirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rallus-tenuirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Mexican Rail (Rallus tenuirostris) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 30.6 cm and a weight of 273.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Mexican Rail (Rallus tenuirostris), 35 cm. Slender-billed; brown above with a grey head and rufous breast. Inhabits freshwater marshes of the Mexican plateau and adjacent areas. Omnivore. Near Threatened; restricted range in highland Mexico with ongoing wetland drainage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.6 cm | 12.0 in |
| Weight | 273.5 g | 9.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM.
Clutch Size
5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Species | Rallus tenuirostris |
Distribution
Mexican Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family