Bogotá Rail
Rallus semiplumbeus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGruiformes (Cranes, Rails, and Allies)
- FamilyRallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)
- GenusRallus (Typical Rails)
- SpeciesRallus semiplumbeus (Bogotá Rail)
About the Bogotá Rail
The Bogotá rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is endemic to Colombia. The bird is a typical medium-sized rail with a plump body that is laterally compressed ("skinny as a rail"), a short tail and an elongated bill.
The Bogotá rail was first described in 1856 by the American ornithologist Philip Sclater, based on a specimen sent to him by the French collectors Jules and Édouard Verreaux. The generic name Rallus is thought to derive from the name for these birds in French (Rale) or German (ralle). The specific epithet semiplumbeus comes from the Latin plumbum (lead), suggesting that the bird is somewhat the color of lead.
The Bogotá rail has two known subspecies: R. s. semiplumbeus (Sclater, 1856) R. s. peruvianus (Taczanowski, 1886) R. s. peruvianus is known from a single specimen thought to have been collected in Peru; it is now considered to be extinct. Some authors have suggested that it represents a distinct species.
The taxonomic relationships among the Rallidae species are complex and not fully resolved, but phylogenetic analysis has determined... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Bogotá Rail in Chingaza National Natural 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 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Bogotá Rail in Chingaza National Natural Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Bogotá Rail sighting in Chingaza National Natural Park, based on 73 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Bogotá Rail in Chingaza National Natural Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Bogotá Rail in Chingaza National Natural Park in our monthly data.