Plain-flanked Rail
Rallus wetmorei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="rallus-wetmorei"></birdfyi-bird>The Plain-flanked Rail (Rallus wetmorei) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 25 cm and a weight of 217.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Sobre
Plain-flanked Rail (Rallus wetmorei), 35 cm. Brown with unbarred buff-grey flanks; long curved bill. Restricted to mangroves of the Caribbean coast of Venezuela. Omnivore. Endangered; tiny range with severe mangrove loss due to coastal development.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 25,0 cm | 9.8 in |
| Peso | 217,5 g | 7.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: PL.
Tamanho da postura
4-7
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Rallus |
| Espécies | Rallus wetmorei |
Distribution
Plain-flanked Rail has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family