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Russet-naped Wood-rail

Aramides albiventris

Least Concern
Wingspan
35.7 cm
Weight
499.75 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes

The Russet-naped Wood-rail (Aramides albiventris) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.7 cm and a weight of 499.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Russet-naped Wood-rail (Aramides albiventris), 38 cm. Grey head, rufous nape and breast, olive back, white belly. Found in mangroves, wet forest and swampy areas from Mexico to Costa Rica. Omnivore. Least Concern; moderately common in Central American mangroves.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 35.7 cm 14.1 in
Weight 499.75 g 17.63 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CP.

Clutch Size

3-7

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails)
Family Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots)
Genus Aramides
Species Aramides albiventris

Distribution

Russet-naped Wood-rail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Russet-naped Wood-rail endangered?
The Russet-naped Wood-rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Russet-naped Wood-rail nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Russet-naped Wood-rail?
The Russet-naped Wood-rail has a wingspan of 35.7 cm, weight of 499.75 g.
What order and family does the Russet-naped Wood-rail belong to?
The Russet-naped Wood-rail (Aramides albiventris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.

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