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Virginia Rail

Rallus limicola

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and United States.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コオニクイナ
Chinese 弗吉尼亚秧鸡
Spanish Rascón limícola
French Râle de Virginie
German Virginiaralle
Portuguese saracura-de-peito-laranja
Russian Центральноамериканский пастушок

Similar Species in Rallus

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African Rail
Rallus caerulescens
Least Concern
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Austral Rail
Rallus antarcticus
Vulnerable
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Aztec Rail
Rallus tenuirostris
Near Threatened
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Bogota Rail
Rallus semiplumbeus
Endangered
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Brown-cheeked Rail
Rallus indicus
Least Concern
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Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
Least Concern
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King Rail
Rallus elegans
Near Threatened
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Madagascar Rail
Rallus madagascariensis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Virginia Rail?
The scientific name of Virginia Rail is Rallus limicola. It belongs to the genus Rallus.
What is the conservation status of Virginia Rail?
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Virginia Rail live?
Virginia Rail is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and United States.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States.
What family does Virginia Rail belong to?
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) belongs to the genus Rallus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.
Is Virginia Rail endangered?
No, Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Virginia Rail belong to?
Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Virginia Rail?
The closest relatives of Virginia Rail in the genus Rallus include African Rail, Austral Rail, Aztec Rail, Bogota Rail, Brown-cheeked Rail.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Rallus — 13 Species

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African Rail
Rallus caerulescens
LC 🐾
Austral Rail
Rallus antarcticus
VU 🐾
Aztec Rail
Rallus tenuirostris
NT 🐾
Bogota Rail
Rallus semiplumbeus
EN 🐾
Brown-cheeked Rail
Rallus indicus
LC 🐾
Clapper Rail
Rallus crepitans
LC 🐾
King Rail
Rallus elegans
NT 🐾
Madagascar Rail
Rallus madagascariensis
VU 🐾
Mangrove Rail
Rallus longirostris
LC 🐾
Plain-flanked Rail
Rallus wetmorei
EN 🐾
Ridgway's Rail
Rallus obsoletus
NT
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Virginia Rail
Rallus limicola
LC
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Water Rail
Rallus aquaticus
LC
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