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Brown Wood-rail
Aramides wolfi
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
33.0 cm
Weight
474.0 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Brown Wood-rail (Aramides wolfi), 38 cm. Uniform brown-olive overall with a grey head and red legs. Inhabits wet lowland forest and forest edge near streams in Ecuador and Colombia (Pacific slope). Omnivore. Vulnerable; dependent on intact wet Pacific forest.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.0 cm | 13.0 in |
| Weight | 474.0 g | 16.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19 days.
Clutch Size
2-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Aramides |
| Species | Aramides wolfi |
Distribution
Brown Wood-rail has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Brown Wood-rail endangered?
The Brown Wood-rail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Brown Wood-rail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19 days.
How big is the Brown Wood-rail?
The Brown Wood-rail has a wingspan of 33.0 cm, weight of 474.0 g.
What order and family does the Brown Wood-rail belong to?
The Brown Wood-rail (Aramides wolfi) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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