About the Blackish Rail
The blackish rail is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, and possibly Bolivia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Pardirallus nigricans |
| Species Codes | blarai1, BLRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blackish Rail belong to?
The Blackish Rail (Pardirallus nigricans) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Blackish Rail?
The blackish rail is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, and possibly Bolivia....
Where can I report a Blackish Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Blackish Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blarai1, or on iNaturalist.
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