About the Black Rail
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Laterallus jamaicensis |
| Species Codes | blkrai, BLRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Rail belong to?
The Black Rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Black Rail?
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....
Where can I report a Black Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blkrai, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
716
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