King or Clapper Rail? (1 Viewer)

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jacobsd19

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• Jul 14, 2020

• #1

Recently unearthed some old photos of a rail species from Late March/Early April 2007 from a trip to Louisiana.

Unfortunately I can't remember where exactly they were taken...which is not helpful when range/habitat is a primary factor in ID.

Additionally, given that the two species have been known to interbreed on the gulf coast, I'm not 100% sure I can make a call 13 years later but figured I'd post this here and see what the consensus is.

 

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njlarsen

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• Jul 14, 2020

• #2

I think the strong contrast white-black on the rear flanks are more likely on King than Clapper.

Niels

 

KC Foggin

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• Jul 14, 2020

• #3

After a google search on comparisons, I'm inclined to agree with Niels and go with King!

 

KC Foggin

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• Jul 14, 2020

• #4

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birdmeister

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• Jul 15, 2020

• #5

To my eyes it's King Rail as well.

 

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tom baxter

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• Jul 15, 2020

• #6

Definitely King Rail