Black-tailed Crake
- Score
- 1
- Family
- Rallidae
- Tail Shape
- short
- Wing Shape
- rounded
Why it matters
The Black-tailed Crake (*Zapornia bicolor*) is a member of the rail family known for its secretive nature and preference for dense, high-altitude wetlands in the Himalayas and parts of Southeast Asia. While its rounded wings and short tail are characteristic of its genus, this species is uniquely identifiable by its slate-grey plumage and distinctively vibrant red legs. Because these birds rarely emerge from thick vegetation, they remain a sought-after, if elusive, observation for birdwatchers and ornithologists alike.
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