Rallidae

red-legged crakeRed-legged crake (Rallina fasciata).

Rallidae, the rail family, a bird family that includes the species known as rail, coot, crake, and gallinule (qq.v.).

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: Rallidae
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 07 March 2009
URL: https://www.britannica.comhttps://www.britannica.com/animal/Rallidae
Access Date: November 21, 2024