| Appearance | Ridgeway rails are large brown waterbirds with a distinctive long, pointy orange bill. |
| Diet | Crustaceans, crayfish, aquatic insects, small fish, mollusks, worms, frogs, and seeds. |
| Feeder Food | N/A |
| Habitat | Salt marshes along the US west coast south to Mexico. |
| Nesting | The nest is located in a clump of grass above high tide or on a water bank. The male constructs the nest using grasses and sedges. A canopy is often constructed over the nest. Clutch: typically 7-11 eggs Egg Color: Pale yellow – light olive Incubation: Both males and females incubate the eggs for about 23-29 days. The young can fly at about 9-10 weeks. |
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