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Black Rail

Laterallus jamaicensis

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
13,1 cm
Berat
32,96666666666667 g
Famili
Rallidae
Ordo
Gruiformes
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Tentang

Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) is a tiny 10–15 cm, secretive rail of North and South America. Very dark charcoal-black with reddish-brown nape and white spotting on back; red eye. Breeds in coastal salt marshes and freshwater marshes; winters further south. Declining sharply due to marsh loss and sea-level rise.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 13,1 cm 5.2 in
Berat 32,96666666666667 g 1.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-20 days.

Ukuran Sarang

4-13

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Black Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Black Rail endangered?
The Black Rail has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black Rail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-20 days.
How big is the Black Rail?
The Black Rail has a wingspan of 13.1 cm, weight of 32.96666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Black Rail belong to?
The Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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