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Plumbeous Rail
Pardirallus sanguinolentus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
25.2 cm
Weight
224.8 g
Family
Rallidae
Order
Gruiformes
About
Plumbeous Rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus), 28 cm. Slaty grey with a red bill base; inhabits reed beds, swampy grassland and wetland margins from Ecuador to Argentina and Chile. Omnivore. Least Concern; widespread in South American wetlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 25.2 cm | 9.9 in |
| Weight | 224.8 g | 7.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
4-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Pardirallus |
| Species | Pardirallus sanguinolentus |
Distribution
Plumbeous Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Plumbeous Rail endangered?
The Plumbeous Rail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How big is the Plumbeous Rail?
The Plumbeous Rail has a wingspan of 25.2 cm, weight of 224.8 g.
What order and family does the Plumbeous Rail belong to?
The Plumbeous Rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Rallidae.
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