Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rallus-limicola"></birdfyi-bird>The Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.2 cm and a weight of 83.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola), 24 cm. Small; brown above; rufous breast and barred grey flanks; long curved red-orange bill. Breeds across North America in freshwater marshes; winters south to Central America. Omnivore: invertebrates, seeds, small fish. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 20,2 cm | 8.0 in |
| Poids | 83,8 g | 2.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 3-14 days.
Taille de la couvée
4-13
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Espèces | Rallus limicola |
Distribution
Virginia Rail has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family