Yellow Rail
Coturnicops noveboracensis
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Yellow Rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis) is a tiny 15–18 cm, secretive North American rail. Yellowish-brown with dark streaking; white wing patches visible in flight. Breeds in wet sedge meadows and fens across Canada and northern USA; winters in coastal marshes of the Gulf Coast. Detected by its distinctive ticking call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 17,2 cm | 6.8 in |
| Ağırlık | 55,666666666666664 g | 1.96 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 1-2 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
5-10
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Familya | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Coturnicops |
| Türler | Coturnicops noveboracensis |
Distribution
Yellow Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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