Bogota Rail
Rallus semiplumbeus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rallus-semiplumbeus"></birdfyi-bird>The Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21 cm and a weight of 84.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus), 26 cm. Brown above; grey face and breast; barred flanks; red bill. Endemic to Andean freshwater marshes and bog edges in Colombia above 2,600 m. Omnivore. Endangered; rapid drainage of high-altitude wetlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.0 cm | 8.3 in |
| Weight | 84.1 g | 2.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Species | Rallus semiplumbeus |
Distribution
Bogota Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Other species in the Rallidae family