Photo: John Gerrard Keulemans / Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)
Ecuadorian Rail
Rallus aequatorialis
Ecuadorian Rail (Rallus aequatorialis) — Cranes & Rails of South America.
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The Ecuadorian Rail (Rallus aequatorialis) is a member of the Rallidae family found in South America.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Rallus
- Species aequatorialis
Quick facts
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Ecuadorian Rail (Rallus aequatorialis) is a species of bird in the Rallidae family, part of the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA sw Colombia to sw Peru.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Ecuadorian Rail live?
The Ecuadorian Rail is found across South America with a range covering SA sw Colombia to sw Peru.
What family does the Ecuadorian Rail belong to?
The Ecuadorian Rail (Rallus aequatorialis) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What sound does the Ecuadorian Rail make?
1 real field recording of the Ecuadorian Rail — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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