Red-winged Wood-rail
Aramides calopterus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aramides-calopterus"></birdfyi-bird>The Red-winged Wood-rail (Aramides calopterus) 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 30.8 cm and a weight of 320.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Red-winged Wood-rail (Aramides calopterus), 32 cm. Brown with conspicuous rufous-red wings visible in flight; grey head and red legs. Found in wet lowland forest of the Amazon basin (Peru, Ecuador, Colombia). Omnivore. Least Concern; poorly known but range stable.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 30,8 cm | 12.1 in |
| Peso | 320,5 g | 11.31 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
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Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Gruiformes (Grullas y Rálidos) |
| Familia | Rallidae (Rascones, Polluelas y Fochas) |
| Genus | Aramides |
| Especies | Aramides calopterus |
Distribution
Red-winged Wood-rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family