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Rufous-necked Wood-rail
Aramides axillaris
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Least Concern
Wingspan
33.2 cm
Weight
285.6666666666667 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Rufous-necked Wood-rail (Aramides axillaris), 28 cm. Grey head, rufous neck and breast, olive back, red legs and bill. Found in mangrove and coastal forest from Mexico to Ecuador and Venezuela. Omnivore: crabs, invertebrates and plant material. Least Concern; mangrove specialist.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.2 cm | 13.1 in |
| Weight | 285.6666666666667 g | 10.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP,PL.
Clutch Size
5-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Aramides |
| Species | Aramides axillaris |
Distribution
Rufous-necked Wood-rail has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rufous-necked Wood-rail endangered?
The Rufous-necked Wood-rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-necked Wood-rail nest?
Nest type: CP,PL.
How big is the Rufous-necked Wood-rail?
The Rufous-necked Wood-rail has a wingspan of 33.2 cm, weight of 285.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-necked Wood-rail belong to?
The Rufous-necked Wood-rail (Aramides axillaris) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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