Clapper Rail

Rallus longirostris

Order

GRUIFORMES

Family

Rails and Coots (Rallidae)

Code 4

CLRA

Code 6

RALLON

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Dagger, Curved (up or down)
Eye Color: Red to reddish orange in adult, brown in young birds.
Head Pattern: Eyeline, Capped, Plain
Crown Color: Dark Gray
Forehead Color: Dark Gray
Nape Color: Brown
Throat Color: Buff to rufous-brown
Cere color: No Data

BODY

Length Range: 36-41 cm (14-16 in)
Weight: 323 g (11.4 oz)
Size: 3. Medium (9 - 16 in)
Color Primary: Brown, Rufous or Rust
Underparts: Buff on breast and dark belly with white streaks.
Upperparts: Dark brown with gray edges.
Back Pattern: Striped or streaked
Belly Pattern: Barred or banded
Breast Pattern: Solid

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Low fluttering flight over short distances with legs dangling.
Wingspan Range: 48-53 cm (19-21 in)
Wing Shape: Pointed-Wings
Tail Shape: Pointed Tail
Tail Pattern: Barred
Upper Tail: Brown
Under Tail: White
Leg Color: Gray

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