Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail
Aramides saracura
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGruiformes (Cranes, Rails, and Allies)
- FamilyRallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)
- GenusAramides (Neotropical Wood-Rails)
- SpeciesAramides saracura (Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail)
About the Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail
The slaty-breasted wood rail (Aramides saracura) is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. The slaty-breasted wood rail is monotypic.
The slaty-breasted wood rail is 34 to 37 cm (13 to 15 in) long; one male weighed 540 g (19 oz). The sexes are alike. Adults have a green bill with a bluish base, a red eye, and reddish- to yellowish brown legs and feet. Most of their head and their throat, breast, and belly are slate gray. Their nape and shoulders are chestnut, their back olive, and their tail black. Immatures and juveniles have not been described.
The slaty-breasted wood rail is found in southeastern Brazil from southern Minas Gerais and Espírito Santo south and west into eastern Paraguay and northeastern Argentina. It generally inhabits somewhat wet forest and woodland, often in swampy areas or along streams, but usually avoids open marshes.
The slaty-breasted wood rail appears to be a year-round resident throughout its range. Usually feeds earthworms, beetle larvae... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail in Iguaçu 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 | Itatiaia National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | Serra dos Órgãos National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 3 | Tijuca National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 4 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 5 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 6 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail in Iguaçu National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail sighting in Iguaçu National Park, based on 487 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail in Iguaçu National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail in Iguaçu National Park in our monthly data.