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Bogota Rail
Rallus semiplumbeus
Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) — Cranes & Rails of South America.
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The Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) is a member of the Rallidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 84.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Rallus
- Species semiplumbeus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 84.1 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Bogota Rail hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Bogota Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) is a member of the Rallidae family, within the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA e Colombia and Peru.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 84.1 g, with a wing length of about 10.5 cm and a tail of around 4.2 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 728 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Bogota Rail?
The Bogota Rail is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 84.1 g.
Where does the Bogota Rail live?
The Bogota Rail is found across South America with a range covering SA e Colombia and Peru, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Bogota Rail belong to?
The Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Bogota Rail eat?
The Bogota Rail hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Bogota Rail migrate?
The Bogota Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Bogota Rail endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Bogota Rail make?
1 real field recording of the Bogota Rail — including its song — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Bogota Rail's range?
The Bogota Rail has a mapped global range of about 728 km².
Conservation
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