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Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

Least Concern
翼開長
20.2 cm
体重
83.8 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

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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について

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
翼開長 20.2 cm 8.0 in
体重 83.8 g 2.96 oz

Habitat & Range

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 3-14 days.

一腹卵数

4-13

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Rallus
Rallus limicola

Distribution

Virginia Rail has been recorded in 4 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

Is the Virginia Rail endangered?
The Virginia Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Virginia Rail nest?
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 3-14 days.
How big is the Virginia Rail?
The Virginia Rail has a wingspan of 20.2 cm, weight of 83.8 g.
What order and family does the Virginia Rail belong to?
The Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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