Physical 

Clapper rails are dull brown or cinnamon-brown birds with grey cheeks, white stripes on their body, and slim orange beaks. Adults grow to 32–41 cm. Juveniles are duller, more grey in color. They’re named for their distinctive clattering call.

 

Habitat

Clapper rails live in saltwater marshes. Their range spans from Massachusetts down to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, though they only migrate to the northern regions (Massachusetts to North Carolina) to breed.

 

Feeding 

Clapper rails forage by wading through shallow water or mud at low tide. They feed on crustaceans (crabs, crayfish), insects, fish, molluscs, worms, and frogs.