Water Rail

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The Water Rail is a shy bird you do not see very often. It hides in the reeds or in dense vegetation. Especially at night, the Water Rail can be heard making screaming sounds.

Wiki:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rallus_aquaticus

Map:

http://eol.org/pages/913261/maps

Scientific name:

Rallus aquaticus

Presence in western Europe:

Common

More information

Size:

Blackbird

Birdtype:

waterfowl

Main colour:

Dark grey,

Dark brown

Beak colour:

Red

Beak shape:

Solid and short

Crown colour:

Dark brown

Breast colour:

Dark grey,

Light grey

Belly colour:

Dark grey,

Light grey

Throat colour:

Dark grey,

Light grey

Pattern:

Spotted

Rump colour:

Dark brown

Upperwing colour:

Dark brown

Underwing colour:

Grey

Wing shape:

Rounded

Leg colour:

Pink

Leg shape:

Stilshort

Tail colour:

Dark brown

Tail shape:

Square short