About the Rufous-sided Crake
The rufous-sided crake is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Laterallus melanophaius |
| Species Codes | ruscra1, RSCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-sided Crake belong to?
The Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-sided Crake?
The rufous-sided crake is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile....
Where can I report a Rufous-sided Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-sided Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruscra1, 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
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Species in Family
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