Ridgway’s Rails are chickenlike marsh birds with long, heavy, slightly drooping bills, and short, upturned tails. Head on, these rails look thin, but from the side they appear full-bodied. They are noticeably larger than similarly shaped Virginia Rails.
Relative Size
Larger than a Virginia Rail, smaller than an American Coot.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![between robin and crow](/guide/images/size/btwn-robin-crow.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 12.6-16.1 in (32-41 cm)
- Weight: 6.3-16.8 oz (180-477 g)
- Length: 12.6-16.1 in (32-41 cm)
- Weight: 6.3-16.8 oz (180-477 g)