Sora Photo Gallery
Adult
Small secretive bird of freshwater marshes. The short tail is often held up showing white underneath. The face is gray with a black mask and a thick and stubby yellow bill, reminiscent of candy corn.
© Ryan Yann / Macaulay LibraryIndiana, April 21, 2018Adult
Small rail of shallow freshwater wetlands with dense emergent vegetation. Uses brackish marshes during migration. Note stubby yellow, bill, black mask, and gray cheek.
© Ian Davies / Macaulay LibraryNew York, May 04, 2016Adult
Walks through shallow wetlands with a jerking motion flicking and raising its tail.
Juvenile
Juveniles are pale below and brown above with a buffy face. Found in shallow wetlands with a lot of emergent vegetation.
© Jay McGowan / Macaulay LibraryNew York, July 17, 2016Adult
In flight, note relatively long wings with a pale trailing edge.
© wes serafin / Macaulay LibraryIllinois, April 28, 2016
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