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Yellow Rail

Coturnicops noveboracensis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
17,2 cm
Berat
55,666666666666664 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes

Tentang

Yellow Rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis) is a tiny 15–18 cm, secretive North American rail. Yellowish-brown with dark streaking; white wing patches visible in flight. Breeds in wet sedge meadows and fens across Canada and northern USA; winters in coastal marshes of the Gulf Coast. Detected by its distinctive ticking call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 17,2 cm 6.8 in
Berat 55,666666666666664 g 1.96 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 1-2 days.

Ukuran Sarang

5-10

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Famili Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Coturnicops
Spesies Coturnicops noveboracensis

Distribution

Yellow Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Yellow Rail endangered?
The Yellow Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Yellow Rail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 1-2 days.
How big is the Yellow Rail?
The Yellow Rail has a wingspan of 17.2 cm, weight of 55.666666666666664 g.
What order and family does the Yellow Rail belong to?
The Yellow Rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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