What kind of bird is a rail?
rail, any of 127 species of slender, somewhat chicken-shaped marsh birds, with short rounded wings, short tail, large feet, and long toes, of the family Rallidae (order Gruiformes).
Is there a bird called a rail?
The rails are a large family of some 130 species, and are amongst the most widespread of birds being found almost everywhere, including most small island groups, apart from Antarctica.
Are rails waterfowl?
Like migratory waterfowl, rails are also protected by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. … Virginia rails are similar in appearance, but prefer more brackish marsh habitats.
Are rails wading birds?
Plumage: Larger wading birds such as herons and cranes often develop elaborate plumes during the breeding season, while smaller waders such as rails are much more camouflaged.