Ecuadorian Rail
Rallus aequatorialis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGruiformes (Cranes, Rails, and Allies)
- FamilyRallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)
- GenusRallus (Typical Rails)
- SpeciesRallus aequatorialis (Ecuadorian Rail)
About the Ecuadorian Rail
The Ecuadorian rail (Rallus aequatorialis) is a species of bird according to the International Ornithological Committee (IOC), AOS, and Clements checklist, but other taxonomic systems treat it as a subspecies of the Virginia rail (R. limicola). It is in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
The IOC treats the Ecuadorian rail as a separate species with two subspecies. They base this treatment on Ridgely & Greenfield (2001). However, the South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society, the Clements taxonomy, and BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) treat those two taxa as subspecies of the Virginia rail.
R. a. aequatorialis Sharpe, 1894 (nominate) R. a. meyerdeschauenseei Fjeldså, 1990 The Ecuadorian rail is 20 to 21 cm (7.9 to 8.3 in) long and weighs about 85 g (3.0 oz). The sexes are alike. Adults have a long, slightly decurved, bill that is reddish brown with a bright orange base. Their legs are dull orange. They have brown upperparts with blackish streaking and much rufous on the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ecuadorian Rail in Cajas National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ecuadorian Rail in Cajas National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Ecuadorian Rail sighting in Cajas National Park, based on 137 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ecuadorian Rail in Cajas National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Ecuadorian Rail in Cajas National Park in our monthly data.