Birds > Gruiformes & Rails
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Calayan RailScientific Name: Aptenorallus calayanensisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Gruiformes & RailsSize: Body length: 11.5–12.5 in (29–32 cm)Weight: 6.0–8.5 oz (170–240 g)Lifespan: Estimated 6–10 years in wild karst forestsDiet: Omnivore...
Birds > Gruiformes & Rails
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Grey-cowled Wood-RailScientific Name: Aramides cajaneusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Gruiformes & RailsSize: Length 33 to 40 cm (13 to 16 in); wingspan 50 to 58 cm (20 to 23 in)Weight: 320 to 450 g (11.3 to 15.9 oz)Lifespan: 8 to 12 years in...
Birds > Gruiformes & Rails
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Slate-colored CootScientific Name: Fulica ardesiacaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Gruiformes & RailsSize: Total length 40 to 46 cm (16 to 18 in); wingspan 65 to 75 cm (26 to 30 in)Weight: 700 to 1,000 g (25 to 35 oz)Lifespan: 8 to 11 years in...
Birds > Gruiformes & Rails
AT A GLANCECommon Name: White-winged CootScientific Name: Fulica leucopteraCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Gruiformes & RailsSize: Total length 38 to 44 cm (15 to 17 in); wingspan 60 to 70 cm (24 to 28 in)Weight: 600 to 900 g (21 to 32 oz)Lifespan: 7 to 10 years in...
Birds > Gruiformes & Rails
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Red-gartered CootScientific Name: Fulica armillataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Gruiformes & RailsSize: Total length 45 to 55 cm (18 to 22 in); wingspan 75 to 85 cm (30 to 33 in)Weight: 0.8 to 1.4 kg (1.8 to 3.1 lb)Lifespan: 8 to 12 years in...
Birds > Gruiformes & Rails
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Common GallinuleScientific Name: Gallinula galeataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Gruiformes & RailsSize: Length 32 to 36 cm (13 to 14 in); wingspan 50 to 55 cm (20 to 22 in)Weight: 300 to 450 g (10.6 to 15.9 oz)Lifespan: 8 to 11 years in the...
Birds > Gruiformes & Rails
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Virginia RailScientific Name: Rallus limicolaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Gruiformes & RailsSize: Total length 20 to 25 cm (7.9 to 9.8 in); wingspan 32 to 38 cm (13 to 15 in)Weight: 65 to 110 g (2.3 to 3.9 oz)Lifespan: 5 to 8 years in the...
Birds > Gruiformes & Rails
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Tasmanian NativehenScientific Name: Tribonyx mortieriiCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Gruiformes & RailsSize: Total length 43 to 51 cm (17 to 20 in)Weight: 1.1 to 1.4 kg (2.4 to 3.1 lb)Lifespan: 6 to 10 years in the wildDiet: Herbivorous...
Birds > Gruiformes & Rails
AT A GLANCECommon Name: SoraScientific Name: Porzana carolinaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: Gruiformes & RailsSize: Length 20 to 25 cm (7.9 to 9.8 in); wingspan 35 to 40 cm (14 to 16 in)Weight: 65 to 115 g (2.3 to 4.1 oz)Lifespan: 4 to 7 years in the wildDiet:...
