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King rail

Rallus elegans

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The King rail is the largest North American rail. Mostly reddish brown with dark barring. Other markers are a white throat, a dark cap, and a slightly downward-curved bill.

Habitat:

Spotted at Rutherford Beach along the Louisiana Gulf Coast.

Reference Links:

King rail - Wikipedia

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PublishedMay 29, 2023

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