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Cranes, Coots and Rails
Cranes, coots and rails are a group of birds that includes coots, rails, crakes, bustards and trumpeters. There are 199 species of cranes, coots and rails alive today. The articles listed below provide information about the characteristics, classification and evolution of cranes, coots and rails.
Cranes, Coots and Rails
Cranes, coots and rails are a varied group of birds that generally have a short tail, long neck and rounded wings. This profile explores basic facts about cranes, coots and rails including how they are classified, what they eat, where they live and the characteristics that make them different from other bird groups.