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Spotted Rail
Pardirallus maculatus
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Least Concern
Envergure
24,4 cm
Poids
170,83333333333334 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
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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
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Spotted Rail endangered?
The Spotted Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spotted Rail nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Spotted Rail?
The Spotted Rail has a wingspan of 24.4 cm, weight of 170.83333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Spotted Rail belong to?
The Spotted Rail (Pardirallus maculatus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
Similar Birds
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