Giant Wood-rail vs African Rail
Aramides ypecaha compared with Rallus caerulescens
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Giant Wood-rail | African Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aramides ypecaha | Rallus caerulescens |
| Order | Gruiformes | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae | Rallidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 44.6 cm (17.6 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 711.25 g (25.09 oz) | 160.25 g (5.65 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4-5 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Giant Wood-rail
Least Concern
African Rail
About These Birds
Giant Wood-rail
Giant Wood-rail (Aramides ypecaha), 46 cm. Largest wood-rail; grey head, rufous breast, olive back and red legs. Found in marshes, wetland edges and wet grassland of southeastern South America (Argentina, Uruguay, Brazil). Omnivore. Least Concern; locally common.
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.