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Laterallus jamaicensis ssp. nov.

Jamaican black rail

 

 

Taxonomy & Nomenclature

 

 

Conservation Status

Extinct

 

Distribution

Cuba, Jamaica and Puerto Rico

 

Biology & Ecology

 

 

Hypodigm

 

 

Media

 

 

References

Coale, H. K. (1923). A new subspecies of the Little Black Rail. The Auk 40: 88-90.

Gosse, P. H. (1847). The Birds of Jamaica. London: John Van Voorst.

Hume, Julian Pender and Walters, Michael. (2012). Extinct Birds. London: T & AD Poyser. 544 pp.

Taylor, B. and van Perlo, B. (1998). Rails: a guide to the rails, crakes, gallinules and coots of the world. Pica Press, Robertsbridge, UK.

 

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