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Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

Least Concern
翼展
29.6 cm
体重
309.25 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes
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Clapper Rail (Rallus crepitans), 38 cm. Sandy-brown above; buff breast; barred flanks; long decurved bill. Found in saltmarshes along the US Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in tidal marshes but locally threatened by habitat loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 29.6 cm 11.7 in
体重 309.25 g 10.91 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-29 days.

产卵数

2-16

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Rallus
物种 Rallus crepitans

Distribution

Clapper Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Clapper Rail endangered?
The Clapper Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Clapper Rail nest?
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-29 days.
How big is the Clapper Rail?
The Clapper Rail has a wingspan of 29.6 cm, weight of 309.25 g.
What order and family does the Clapper Rail belong to?
The Clapper Rail (Rallus crepitans) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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