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Red-winged Wood-rail
Aramides calopterus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
30.8 cm
Weight
320.5 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Red-winged Wood-rail (Aramides calopterus), 32 cm. Brown with conspicuous rufous-red wings visible in flight; grey head and red legs. Found in wet lowland forest of the Amazon basin (Peru, Ecuador, Colombia). Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly known but range stable.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Weight | 320.5 g | 11.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Aramides |
| Species | Aramides calopterus |
Distribution
Red-winged Wood-rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Red-winged Wood-rail endangered?
The Red-winged Wood-rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Red-winged Wood-rail?
The Red-winged Wood-rail has a wingspan of 30.8 cm, weight of 320.5 g.
What order and family does the Red-winged Wood-rail belong to?
The Red-winged Wood-rail (Aramides calopterus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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