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Plumbeous Rail
Pardirallus sanguinolentus
Plumbeous Rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus) — Cranes & Rails of South America.
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The Plumbeous Rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus) is a member of the Rallidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 232 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Pardirallus
- Species sanguinolentus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 232 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Plumbeous Rail hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Plumbeous Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Plumbeous Rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus) is a species of bird in the Rallidae family, part of the order Gruiformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA s, w.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 232 g, with a wing length of about 12.6 cm and a tail of around 6.3 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 4.6 million km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Plumbeous Rail?
The Plumbeous Rail is a large bird that weighs around 232 g.
Where does the Plumbeous Rail live?
The Plumbeous Rail is found across South America with a range covering SA s, w, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Plumbeous Rail belong to?
The Plumbeous Rail (Pardirallus sanguinolentus) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Plumbeous Rail eat?
The Plumbeous Rail hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Plumbeous Rail migrate?
The Plumbeous Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Plumbeous Rail endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Plumbeous Rail make?
1 real field recording of the Plumbeous Rail — including its duet — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Plumbeous Rail's range?
The Plumbeous Rail has a mapped global range of about 4.6 million km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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