Water Rail
Rallus aquaticus
About the Water Rail
The water rail (Rallus aquaticus) is a bird of the rail family which breeds in well-vegetated wetlands across Europe, Asia and North Africa. Northern and eastern populations are migratory, but this species is a permanent resident in the warmer parts of its breeding range. The adult is 23–28 cm (9–11 in) long, and, like other rails, has a body that is flattened laterally, allowing it easier passage through the reed beds it inhabits. It has mainly brown upperparts...
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Water Rail?
The scientific name of the Water Rail is Rallus aquaticus.
How many Water Rail sightings have been recorded?
8,177 observations of the Water Rail have been recorded on iNaturalist.
8,177
observations on iNaturalist
