species 289 observations

Black Rail

Laterallus jamaicensis

Field notes

The black rail (Laterallus jamaicensis) is a mouse-sized member of the rail family Rallidae that occurs in both North and South America. It is the smallest rail present in North America and is known for its secretive nature.

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided