Black Rail

Laterallus jamaicensis

Conservation Status

Endangered

Aves · Gruiformes · Rallidae

About

The black rail is a mouse-sized member of the rail family Rallidae that occurs in both North and South America. It is the smallest rail present in North America and is known for its secretive nature.

Fun Fact

It is the smallest rail present in North America and is known for its secretive nature.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in scattered parts of North America, the Caribbean, and South America, usually in coastal salt marshes but also in some freshwater marshes.

Diet

Diet includes seeds, insects, crustaceans and mollusks.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Loss
Poaching and Hunting
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Disease

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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