About the Chestnut-headed Crake
The chestnut-headed crake is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is the only species placed in the genus Anurolimnas. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Anurolimnas castaneiceps |
| Species Codes | chhcra1, CHCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut-headed Crake belong to?
The Chestnut-headed Crake (Anurolimnas castaneiceps) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut-headed Crake?
The chestnut-headed crake is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is the only species placed in the genus Anurolimnas. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru....
Where can I report a Chestnut-headed Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut-headed Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chhcra1, or on iNaturalist.
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