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Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

Least Concern
翼展
20.2 cm
体重
83.8 g
Rallidae
Gruiformes

关于

Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola), 24 cm. Small; brown above; rufous breast and barred grey flanks; long curved red-orange bill. Breeds across North America in freshwater marshes; winters south to Central America. Omnivore: invertebrates, seeds, small fish. Least Concern.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 20.2 cm 8.0 in
体重 83.8 g 2.96 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 3-14 days.

产卵数

4-13

分类学

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

Distribution

Virginia Rail has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Virginia Rail endangered?
The Virginia Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Virginia Rail nest?
Nest type: CP,PL. Incubation: 18-20 days. Fledging: 3-14 days.
How big is the Virginia Rail?
The Virginia Rail has a wingspan of 20.2 cm, weight of 83.8 g.
What order and family does the Virginia Rail belong to?
The Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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