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Slaty-breasted Wood-rail
Aramides saracura
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Least Concern
Wingspan
36.4 cm
Weight
500.0 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Slaty-breasted Wood-rail (Aramides saracura), 36 cm. Grey head and breast; olive back; rufous belly; red legs. Endemic to Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil and adjacent Argentina and Paraguay. Inhabits riparian and gallery forest. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in its restricted Atlantic Forest range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 36.4 cm | 14.3 in |
| Weight | 500.0 g | 17.64 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Aramides |
| Species | Aramides saracura |
Distribution
Slaty-breasted Wood-rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Slaty-breasted Wood-rail endangered?
The Slaty-breasted Wood-rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Slaty-breasted Wood-rail?
The Slaty-breasted Wood-rail has a wingspan of 36.4 cm, weight of 500.0 g.
What order and family does the Slaty-breasted Wood-rail belong to?
The Slaty-breasted Wood-rail (Aramides saracura) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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