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Blackish Rail
Pardirallus nigricans
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Least Concern
Envergadura
25,8 cm
Peso
217,0 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
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Blackish Rail (Pardirallus nigricans), 25 cm. Dark grey-black overall with a red bill base; inhabits freshwater marshes and rice paddies of South America east of the Andes. Omnivore: invertebrates and seeds in wet vegetation. Least Concern; common in suitable wetland.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 25,8 cm | 10.2 in |
| Peso | 217,0 g | 7.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-21 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Pardirallus |
| Especies | Pardirallus nigricans |
Distribution
Blackish Rail has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Blackish Rail endangered?
The Blackish Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blackish Rail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-21 days.
How big is the Blackish Rail?
The Blackish Rail has a wingspan of 25.8 cm, weight of 217.0 g.
What order and family does the Blackish Rail belong to?
The Blackish Rail (Pardirallus nigricans) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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