Eastern Water Rail
Rallus indicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rallus-indicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Eastern Water Rail (Rallus indicus) 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 24.8 cm and a weight of 133 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Eastern Water Rail (Rallus indicus), 28 cm. Very similar to Western Water Rail; brown above, grey-blue below, barred flanks. Breeds in eastern Asia and winters in South and Southeast Asia. Inhabits freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins. Omnivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 24,8 cm | 9.8 in |
| Peso | 133,0 g | 4.69 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
5-12
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Especies | Rallus indicus |
Distribution
Eastern Water Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family