Spotted Rail
Pardirallus maculatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="pardirallus-maculatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Spotted Rail (Pardirallus maculatus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 24.4 cm and a weight of 170.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Spotted Rail (Pardirallus maculatus), 28 cm. Boldly spotted white on black-and-brown plumage; red bill base and red eye. Widespread from Mexico through South America to the West Indies; inhabits freshwater marshes and wet grassland. Omnivore. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 24,4 cm | 9.6 in |
| Poids | 170,83333333333334 g | 6.03 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2-7
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Pardirallus |
| Espèces | Pardirallus maculatus |
Distribution
Spotted Rail has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family