Foraging Behavior and Foods of the Light-Footed Clapper Rail

Several reports are available on the foods and foraging of subspecies of Clapper Rails, Rallus longirostris but nothing has been published for the Light-footed Clapper Rail (Rallus longirostris levipes). Because, the Light-footed Clapper Rail is considered endangered, such information could be critical for effective management of the habitat and this bird's recovery. The authors have been investigating the habits of this endangered race since 1979. Herein are presented observations on the known foods and foraging strategies.