African Rail
Rallus caerulescens
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Least Concern
Envergure
23,8 cm
Poids
160,25 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
À propos
African Rail (Rallus caerulescens), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred white flanks; red bill and legs. Found in freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in wetland habitat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 23,8 cm | 9.4 in |
| Poids | 160,25 g | 5.65 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 20 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Espèces | Rallus caerulescens |
Distribution
African Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the African Rail endangered?
The African Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Rail nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 20 days.
How big is the African Rail?
The African Rail has a wingspan of 23.8 cm, weight of 160.25 g.
What order and family does the African Rail belong to?
The African Rail (Rallus caerulescens) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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