What is a male rail called?

What do you call a male rail? You probably know that a male human is called a man, but do you know what a male rail is called?

Here we answer one simple question: What is a male rail called? A male rail is called a:

ruff

So next time you see a male rail, don't call him a man rail! Although people understand what you mean, it would be more correct to call him a ruff.

What is a male ram called?
Now you know that a male rail is called a ruff. Go here to learn what the next male animal on our list is called.

Male Animal Names
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