07.01.07. Black Rail, Laterallus jamaicensis

Author

• Kevin S. Kalasz
• H. Levy
• Ann Hodgson, Editor
• Florida Ornithological Society

Files

Publisher

University of South Florida

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

The Black Rail is likely the most secretive bird species in North America. Their cryptic behavior and densely vegetated habitats make them challenging to detect and nearly impossible to see.

Keywords

Ornithology, Breeding, Rails (Birds)

Extent

1 PDF of 3 pages

Series Title

Florida Ornithological Society, Special Publication no. 9

Language

English

Digital Date

2026

Media Type

Atlases

Format

Digital Only

Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Kalasz, Kevin S.; Levy, H.; Hodgson, Ann; and Florida Ornithological Society, "07.01.07. Black Rail, Laterallus jamaicensis" (2026). 07.01. Rallidae - Rails, Gallinules, and Coots. 7.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bba2_rallidae/7