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Zapata Rail

Zapata Rail

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The Zapata Rail is a critically endangered, flightless rail endemic to the Zapata Swamp of Cuba. It is a medium-sized, dull-colored rail with brownish-grey plumage and a short, stout bill. Its extremely limited range makes it highly vulnerable to extinction.
Where to spot
Critically endangered and restricted to the Zapata Swamp, Matanzas Province, Cuba. It inhabits dense freshwater marshes, reedbeds, and sawgrass swamps.
How to spot
Any observation is significant. Requires specific permission and expert guidance within the highly restricted areas of the Zapata Swamp. It is best detected by its calls, which include a variety of grunts, clucks, and high-pitched whistles, often heard at dawn and dusk.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Observations are extremely rare due to its critically endangered status and secretive nature.
This rail is a remarkable example of insular endemism and flightlessness, having evolved in isolation within the unique ecosystem of the Zapata Swamp. Its survival is a major conservation challenge.
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