Chestnut-headed Crake

Anurolimnas castaneiceps

Chestnut-headed Crake (Anurolimnas castaneiceps) — Cranes & Rails of South America.

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The Chestnut-headed Crake (Anurolimnas castaneiceps) is a member of the Rallidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 126 g.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Gruiformes
Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
Genus Anurolimnas
Species castaneiceps

Where it lives

Southern Colombia to northwestern Bolivia

South America

Quick facts

Weight: 126 g
Diet: Invertebrate-eaters
Family: Rallidae
Order: Gruiformes
Habitat: Urban & human-modified

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The Chestnut-headed Crake is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Behaviour

A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The Chestnut-headed Crake is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The Chestnut-headed Crake (Anurolimnas castaneiceps) is a member of the Rallidae family, within the order Gruiformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA s Colombia to nw Bolivia.

It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 126 g, with a wing length of about 11.1 cm and a tail of around 2.7 cm.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 608,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Chestnut-headed Crake?

The Chestnut-headed Crake is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 126 g.

Where does the Chestnut-headed Crake live?

The Chestnut-headed Crake is found across South America with a range covering SA s Colombia to nw Bolivia, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.

What family does the Chestnut-headed Crake belong to?

The Chestnut-headed Crake (Anurolimnas castaneiceps) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.

What does the Chestnut-headed Crake eat?

The Chestnut-headed Crake is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.

Does the Chestnut-headed Crake migrate?

The Chestnut-headed Crake is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

How large is the Chestnut-headed Crake's range?

The Chestnut-headed Crake has a mapped global range of about 608,000 km².