Last updated 3/12/96
King Rails are a richer cinnamon color then the grayer Clapper Rails. Overall they give a much more dapper appearance than a Clapper Rail. The Clapper will have gray checks compared to the King's brownish cheeks.
Shy like all rails, King Rails seem to strut out into he open more. Once one comes out into the open they often tend to ignore observes who keep quite and fairly still.
Look for King Rails at Anahuac NWR around the tour loop and San Bernard NWR around Moccasin Pond.
A breeding range map is available form the Breeding Bird Survey
A winter range map is available from the Christmas Bird Count