About the Brown Wood-Rail
The brown wood rail is a Vulnerable species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Aramides wolfi |
| Species Codes | brwrai1, BRWR, BWRA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Wood-Rail belong to?
The Brown Wood-Rail (Aramides wolfi) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Brown Wood-Rail?
The Brown Wood-Rail is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Brown Wood-Rail?
The brown wood rail is a Vulnerable species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador....
Where can I report a Brown Wood-Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Wood-Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brwrai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
28
iNat Observations
VU
IUCN Status
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