Water rail
Enw gwyddonol: Rallus aquaticus
From grunts and groans, to 'purring' and 'piglet squealing', the water rail is more often heard than it is seen! This shy bird lives in reedbeds and wetlands, hiding among the vegetation.
Gwybodaeth am rywogaethau
Ystadegau
Length: 27-29cmWingspan: 42cm
Weight: 110-140g
Average lifespan: est. 5-8 years
Statws cadwraethol
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 5: the Red List for Birds (2021).