King Rail
Designation Of Species
Endangered
They were put on the endangered list since 2008.
The organism is at risk of becoming extinct.
Population
There are around 60-100 mature
king rails in Canada.
What type of consumer are they.
King rail are Omnivores
They eat plants and animals.
What do king rail eat.
King rail eat mostly crayfish and fiddler crabs.
They also eat rice, frogs, mice, bugs, and other things.
Nests
Males usually select where the nest will be
build most of it. The nests are built in marsh
vegetations with shallow water.
Location In Canada
Southern Ontario
What Ecosystems Do They Live In.
They live in large wetlands that border
Lake St. Clair. Some king rails live along
marshes around Lake Erie and Lake Ontario.
Life Span
King rail can live up to 5-9 years
Why Are They At Risk?
How Are People Helping?
They are at risk because of the
destruction of wetlands.
Wetlands are affected by drainges, pollution,
and shoreline development.
King rails are also hunted by cats and are hit
by cars often.
The government is helping by protecting the wetlands.