Rails, Gallinules, and Coots
Order: Gruiformes. Family: Rallidae
Rallidae is a large family of small to medium-sized birds which includes the rails, crakes, coots, and gallinules. The most typical family members occupy dense vegetation in damp environments near lakes, swamps, or rivers. In general they are shy and secretive birds, difficult to observe. Most species have strong legs, and have long toes which are well adapted to soft, uneven surfaces. They tend to have short, rounded wings and be weak fliers.
| Common name | Species | Habitat | Breeding Status | Winter | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clapper Rail | Rallus longirostris | ML | B | u | u | u | u |
| Sora | Porzana carolina | ML | WV | r | - | - | - |
| Common Gallinule | Gallinula galeata | ML | B | u | u | u | u |
| Caribbean Coot | Fulica caribbaea | ML | PB | r | - | r | - |
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