breeding adult; no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2006-11-04)
Sora Porzana carolina
Native Range: North America
Notes:
a distinctive charcoal-and-brown rail of freshwater (and sometimes saltwater) marshes; not as shy as many other rails and sometimes comes out into full view.
often cocks its fluffy white tail while walking (California, USA; 2007-12-29)
black face, yellow bill and greenish-yellow legs (Florida, USA; 2007-12-29)