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Western Water Rail

Rallus aquaticus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
22,8 cm
Масса
122,5 g
Семейство
Rallidae
Отряд
Gruiformes

О нас

Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred flanks; long red bill. Breeds across Europe and western Asia in freshwater reedbeds. Winters in southern Europe and North Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 22,8 cm 9.0 in
Масса 122,5 g 4.32 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 20-70 days.

Размер кладки

6-11

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Western Water Rail has been recorded in 7 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Western Water Rail endangered?
The Western Water Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Western Water Rail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-22 days. Fledging: 20-70 days.
How big is the Western Water Rail?
The Western Water Rail has a wingspan of 22.8 cm, weight of 122.5 g.
What order and family does the Western Water Rail belong to?
The Western Water Rail (Rallus aquaticus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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