Black Rail
Laterallus jamaicensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="laterallus-jamaicensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rascones, polluelas y fochas), within the order Gruiformes (grullas y rálidos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.1 cm and a weight of 33 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,1 cm | 5.2 in |
| Peso | 32,96666666666667 g | 1.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-20 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
4-13
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Especies | Laterallus jamaicensis |
Distribution
Black Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family