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Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola)

Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola)
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola)

About Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Cranes, Rails, and Allies
  • Family: Rails, Gallinules, and Allies

The Virginia rail is a small waterbird, of the family Rallidae. These birds remain fairly common despite continuing loss of habitat, but are secretive by nature and more often heard than seen. They are also considered a game species in some provinces and states, though rarely hunted. The Ecuadorian rail is often considered a subspecies, but some taxonomic authorities consider it distinct.

Source: Wikipedia

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Visits

  • 2007-01-14

    Brussel Sprout Field, United States of America
    Image from 2007-01-14
  • 2009-12-31

    Palo Alto Baylands, United States of America
  • 2015-01-20

    Arrowhead Marsh, United States of America
  • 2016-01-30

    Golden Gate Park - Elk Glen Lake, United States of America
  • 2016-12-21

    Ferson Creek Fen, United States of America
  • 2023-05-20

    Heislerville Wildlife Management Area, United States of America