Little Wood-rail vs African Rail
Aramides mangle compared with Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Little Wood-rail | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides mangle | Rallus caerulescens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 32.0 cm (12.6 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 183.0 g (6.46 oz) | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 5-6 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Little Wood-rail
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
Little Wood-rail
Little Wood-rail (Aramides mangle), 28 cm. Olive-brown above; grey head and breast; rufous flanks. Endemic to mangroves and adjacent coastal scrub of Brazil. Omnivore: crabs, molluscs and invertebrates in tidal mud. Vulnerable; restricted to Brazilian coastal mangroves.
African Rail
African Rail (Rallus caerulescens), 28 cm. Brown above with dark streaks; blue-grey underparts; barred white flanks; red bill and legs. Found in freshwater reedbeds and swamp margins across sub-Saharan Africa. Omnivore. Least Concern; common in wetland habitat.