Black Rail
- Scientific name
- Laterallus jamaicensis
- Family
- Rallidae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Rounded
- Tail shape
- Short
Why it matters
The Black Rail is one of the most elusive birds in North America, distinguished by its diminutive size, rounded wings, and very short tail. Because it prefers dense marsh habitats and remains extremely secretive, it is rarely seen by observers, making a sighting a significant milestone for any dedicated birder.
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