Virginia Rail - Louise L. Gomez
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Location

McKoons rd ponds s. of Hayner
Herkimer, New York, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 42.8997686, -75.0487846
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

First rail appeared to be approaching adulthood. Second rail was a younger juvenile. Both were dark and blotchy. Thin pointed decurved bill, dark face with lighter eyebrow. Younger rail came out into open and rufous on sides and below tail seen, some rufous shown on breast. Legs set far back on body, very long toes. photos of both birds avail.

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