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Virginia Rail

Virginia Rail

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The Virginia Rail (`Rallus limicola`) is a small, elusive marsh bird widespread across North America, known for its distinctive 'kid-ick' call. It has a rusty-brown body with gray cheeks and a short, slightly downcurved bill.
Where to spot
Primarily freshwater and brackish marshes, bogs, and wet meadows across North America, with some populations in Central and South America.
How to spot
Listen for its characteristic 'kid-ick' or 'tick-it' call, which can be surprisingly loud. Patience is crucial, as they prefer dense cover; look for movement along marsh edges, especially from boardwalks or elevated viewing platforms.
When to spot
Most active at dawn and dusk. Their calls are particularly common during the breeding season (spring and early summer).
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File:Rallus limicola -Cloisters Park, Morro Bay, California, USA-8 (1).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (18201180658).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) (5821965911).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Despite its small size, the Virginia Rail can migrate long distances, undertaking impressive journeys between its breeding and wintering grounds, often under the cover of darkness.
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