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Sora Rail

Porzana carolina

Description:

This bird is an 8 - 10" wader with short yellow bill, gray breast and black face. The upper body is brown while the lower body is is streaked with black and white.

Habitat:

marshes

Notes:

This bird is a migratory bird in this area. This particular individual was walking on the grasses and reeds that were bent over into the water searching for food.

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TamLar
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TamLar

Illinois, USA

Spotted on May 1, 2013
Submitted on May 22, 2013

Spotted for Mission

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