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King Rail

Rallus elegans

Near Threatened
날개 폭
31.7 cm
체중
333.5 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

소개

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
날개 폭 31.7 cm 12.5 in
체중 333.5 g 11.76 oz

Habitat & Range

보전 상태

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 21-24 days. Fledging: 63-70 days.

산란 수

3-15

분류학

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

Distribution

King Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

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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