Black Rail
Laterallus jamaicensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="laterallus-jamaicensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.1 cm and a weight of 33 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Sobre
A saracura-preta é uma saracura de pequeno porte encontrada em pântanos de gramíneas das Américas, desde os EUA até a América do Sul, com plumagem cinzento-ardósia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,1 cm | 5.2 in |
| Peso | 32,96666666666667 g | 1.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-20 days.
Tamanho da postura
4-13
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Laterallus |
| Espécies | Laterallus jamaicensis |
Distribution
Black Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family