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King Rail
Rallus elegans
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Near Threatened
Envergadura
31,7 cm
Peso
333,5 g
Familia
Rallidae
Orden
Gruiformes
Acerca de
King Rail (Rallus elegans), 43 cm. Largest Nearctic rail; brown above with a rufous breast and barred flanks; long orange-red bill. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes in eastern North America. Omnivore: crayfish, frogs and insects. Near Threatened; declining with wetland loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 31,7 cm | 12.5 in |
| Peso | 333,5 g | 11.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 63-70 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-15
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Especies | Rallus elegans |
Distribution
King Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the King Rail endangered?
The King Rail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the King Rail nest?
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 63-70 days.
How big is the King Rail?
The King Rail has a wingspan of 31.7 cm, weight of 333.5 g.
What order and family does the King Rail belong to?
The King Rail (Rallus elegans) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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