About the Little Wood-Rail
The little wood rail is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is endemic to Brazil.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Aramides mangle |
| Species Codes | liwrai1, LWRA, LIWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Wood-Rail belong to?
The Little Wood-Rail (Aramides mangle) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Little Wood-Rail?
The little wood rail is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is endemic to Brazil....
Where can I report a Little Wood-Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Wood-Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code liwrai1, 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
147
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