Ridgway's Rail

Ridgwayia pinicola

Ridgway's Rail is a medium-sized bird found in marshes and wetlands along the Pacific coast of North America. It has a long, slightly curved bill and is predominantly brown and gray in color, with a distinctive light-colored beak. This species is known for its secretive nature, often hiding in dense vegetation. Ridgway's Rail is a skilled swimmer and can be observed foraging for small crustaceans and insects in shallow water. Due to habitat loss and degradation, the conservation status of Ridgway's Rail is listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN.

Habitat: Marshes and wetlands