Grey-cowled Wood-rail
Aramides cajaneus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aramides-cajaneus"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-cowled Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rascones, polluelas y fochas), within the order Gruiformes (grullas y rálidos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 35.7 cm and a weight of 400 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Grey-cowled Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus), 38 cm. Grey head and breast; rufous neck and flanks; olive back; red legs. Widespread from Nicaragua to Argentina and Trinidad. Inhabits forest near water, mangroves and swamp margins. Omnivore. Least Concern; common and adaptable.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 35,7 cm | 14.1 in |
| Peso | 400,0 g | 14.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 20 days. Fledging: 29 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
3-7
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Aramides |
| Especies | Aramides cajaneus |
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Grey-cowled Wood-rail endangered?
How does the Grey-cowled Wood-rail nest?
How big is the Grey-cowled Wood-rail?
What order and family does the Grey-cowled Wood-rail belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family