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Black Rail

Laterallus jamaicensis

Endangered
Размах крыльев
13,1 cm
Масса
32,96666666666667 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

О нас

Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) is a tiny 10–15 cm, secretive rail of North and South America. Very dark charcoal-black with reddish-brown nape and white spotting on back; red eye. Breeds in coastal salt marshes and freshwater marshes; winters further south. Declining sharply due to marsh loss and sea-level rise.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 13,1 cm 5.2 in
Масса 32,96666666666667 g 1.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-20 days.

Размер кладки

4-13

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Семейство Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Laterallus
Виды Laterallus jamaicensis

Distribution

Black Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Black Rail endangered?
The Black Rail has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Black Rail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-20 days.
How big is the Black Rail?
The Black Rail has a wingspan of 13.1 cm, weight of 32.96666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Black Rail belong to?
The Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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