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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Gruiformes Rallidae

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
32–41 cm
Body Mass
306 g
Diet
Aquatic prey
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 107

Dagger-like or spear bill specialized for precision thrusts and instantaneous underwater strike acceleration (ATK 107).

DEF 72

Tightly preened water-repellent oiled plumage resisting freezing currents and dive water resistance (DEF 72).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

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🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Eastern coast of USA to Caribbean and coastal Belize Habitat: Wetlands & Marsh
8 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Rallus crepitans crepitans

    coastal Connecticut to ne North Carolina (USA)

  • Rallus crepitans waynei

    coastal se USA

  • Rallus crepitans saturatus

    Gulf Coast from sw Alabama to ne Mexico

  • Rallus crepitans scottii

    coastal Florida (USA)

  • Rallus crepitans insularum

    Florida Keys (USA)

  • Rallus crepitans coryi

    Bahamas

  • Rallus crepitans caribaeus

    Cuba to Puerto Rico, Lesser Antilles to Antigua and Guadeloupe

  • Rallus crepitans pallidus

    n Yucatán Pen., islands off Quintana Roo (se Mexico), Ycacos Lagoon (Belize)

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Rallus crepitans

Which family does it belong to?

Rails, Crakes, Coots (Rallidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Eastern coast of USA to Caribbean and coastal Belize

Sources & credits

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