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Water Rail
Rallus aquaticus
(R. a. aquaticus)
| Armenian Name: | Ջրահովվիկ |
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See Plate 22 for Water Rail and other similar species
| Resident Status: | Year-round resident |
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| Abundance: | Uncommon |
| Length: | 23-28 cm, Wing Span:38-45 cm |
| Distribution Map: | Map 98. |
| Description: | Long slightly-decurved reddish bill and whitish undertail coverts. |
| Adult: | Dark brown above, dark gray-blue below, black and white bars on flanks. |
| Juvenile: | Brown face, pale brown below barred with darker brown, duller bill. |
| Similar Species: | Differs from other crakes by larger size and long bill. |
| Behavior: | Secretive and rarely seen. Often emits pig-like squeals and grunts. |
| Habitat: | Dense reeds, river banks, ponds. |
| Food: | Invertebrates, plants. |
| Nest: | Platform of reeds in marsh. |
| Eggs: | 36 mm, 6-11, off-white, red-brown spots. |
