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King Rail

Rallus elegans

Near Threatened
Envergadura
31,7 cm
Peso
333,5 g
Família
Rallidae
Ordem
Gruiformes

The King Rail (Rallus elegans) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 31.7 cm and a weight of 333.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Sobre

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
Envergadura 31,7 cm 12.5 in
Peso 333,5 g 11.76 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

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

Tamanho da postura

3-15

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

King Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

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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