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King Rail

Rallus elegans

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
31,7 cm
Khối Lượng
333,5 g
Họ
Rallidae
Bộ
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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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 31,7 cm 12.5 in
Khối Lượng 333,5 g 11.76 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

3-15

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Họ Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Rallus
Loài Rallus elegans

Distribution

King Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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