Species BirdsClapper Rail

Clapper Rail

Rallus crepitans

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Illustration of Clapper Rail (Rallus crepitans)

The Clapper Rail is a secretive bird with a long bill and a brownish body, often heard before seen. It is known for its distinctive clattering call that echoes through marshes.

Habitat
Lives in salt marshes and wetlands.
Diet
Feeds on crustaceans, insects, and plant matter.
How common
Common

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