Rallidae
Rallidae, the rail family, a bird family that includes the species known as rail, coot, crake, and gallinule (qq.v.).
This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title:
Rallidae
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
07 March 2009
Access Date:
November 14, 2026