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King Rail

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King Rail by B. N. Singh
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King Rail

Rallus elegans
  • ORDER: Gruiformes
  • FAMILY: Rallidae
Basic Description

A large rail of freshwater marshes, the King Rail has declined alarmingly in much of its range over the last 40 years.

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Other Names
  • Rascón Elegante (Spanish)
  • Râle élégant (French)
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Species in This Family

Rails, Gallinules, and Coots(Order: Gruiformes, Family:Rallidae)

Ridgway's RailRidgway's Rail
King RailKing Rail
Clapper RailClapper Rail
Virginia RailVirginia Rail
SoraSora
Common GallinuleCommon Gallinule
American CootAmerican Coot
Purple GallinulePurple Gallinule
Yellow RailYellow Rail
Black RailBlack Rail

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