Rallidae - Coots, Rails, Crakes

This family of birds includes around 150 species. They are found on every continent, except Antarctica.

They are small to medium in size and live in wetlands, usually in thick vegetation near lakes, marshes, swamps, or rivers.

They have long toes that help them move around on mud and vegetation.

They have short, rounded wings and plump bodies with short tails.

Males and females are usually alike.

Did You Know?

common moorhen
The common moorhen is a member of this family.

World Status Key

Status and range is taken from IUCN Redlist

Least Concern
Near Threatened
Vulnerable
Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct in the Wild
Extinct
Not Enough Data

U.S. Status Key

Status taken from US Fish and Wildlife

Threatened in US
Endangered in US
Introduced

NH Status Key

Status taken from NH Fish and Game

Threatened in NH
Endangered in NH
Breeds in NH (birds)

Location Key

Africa
Asia
Australia/Oceania
Europe
North/Central America
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South America

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