Black Rail
Laterallus jamaicensis
EndangeredAves · 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