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King Rail
Rallus elegans
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Near Threatened
翼開長
31.7 cm
体重
333.5 g
科
Rallidae
目
Gruiformes
について
King Rail (Rallus elegans), 43 cm. Largest Nearctic rail; brown above with a rufous breast and barred flanks; long orange-red bill. Inhabits freshwater and brackish marshes in eastern North America. Omnivore: crayfish, frogs and insects. Near Threatened; declining with wetland loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 31.7 cm | 12.5 in |
| 体重 | 333.5 g | 11.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
保全状況
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 63-70 days.
一腹卵数
3-15
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| 科 | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| 種 | Rallus elegans |
Distribution
King Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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生息あり
Not recorded
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External Databases
よくある質問
Is the King Rail endangered?
The King Rail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the King Rail nest?
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 63-70 days.
How big is the King Rail?
The King Rail has a wingspan of 31.7 cm, weight of 333.5 g.
What order and family does the King Rail belong to?
The King Rail (Rallus elegans) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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