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Ridgway's Rail
Rallus obsoletus
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Near Threatened
Envergure
29,6 cm
Poids
295,0 g
Famille
Rallidae
Ordre
Gruiformes
À propos
Ridgway's Rail (Rallus obsoletus), 38 cm. Long-billed; brown above; rufous breast; barred flanks. Found in coastal saltmarshes and freshwater marshes of California and Baja California. Omnivore: crabs, fish, invertebrates. Endangered; severe tidal marsh loss and sea-level rise.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 29,6 cm | 11.7 in |
| Poids | 295,0 g | 10.41 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP,PL.
Taille de la couvée
4-14
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Famille | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Espèces | Rallus obsoletus |
Distribution
Ridgway's Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Ridgway's Rail endangered?
The Ridgway's Rail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Ridgway's Rail nest?
Nest type: CP,PL.
How big is the Ridgway's Rail?
The Ridgway's Rail has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 295.0 g.
What order and family does the Ridgway's Rail belong to?
The Ridgway's Rail (Rallus obsoletus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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