Slaty-breasted Wood-rail
Aramides saracura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aramides-saracura"></birdfyi-bird>The Slaty-breasted Wood-rail (Aramides saracura) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 36.4 cm and a weight of 500 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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