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Water Rail
西方秧雞 · 西方秧鸡 · 西方秧雞 · Râle d'eau · Rascón europeo
Rallus aquaticus
A super shy bird that makes spooky pig-like "squealing" sounds from deep in the reeds. Heard far more often than seen!
Size
Small · 26 cm
Latin name
Rallus aquaticus
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Reedbeds
- Marshy edges of lakes and rivers
- Wet boglands