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..     WATER RAIL (rallus aquaticus).     ..

Image: John Gould

Size:-

Voice:-

Habitat:-

Status:-

Egg:-

Length: 23-28cm

Wingspan: 38-45cm

Weight: 80-180g

Pig-like squealing and sharp 'kek…kek…kek…'

 

Freshwater wetlands with dense aquatic vegetation.

 

Widespread

Rarely numerous

Amber List

?x?mm

N.B. EGG COLLECTING IS MURDER. IT IS IMMORAL AND IT IS AGAINST THE LAW.

Extra Info:-

Eggs:-

Lifespan:-

Population:-

No.:-

Incubation:-

Fledging:-

6-11

19-22 days

20-30 days

Season: Mar-Aug

8 years

 

 

700-1,400 pairs

 

 

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