About the Ash-throated Crake
The ash-throated crake is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. 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 | Mustelirallus albicollis |
| Species Codes | astcra1, ATCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ash-throated Crake belong to?
The Ash-throated Crake (Mustelirallus albicollis) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Ash-throated Crake?
The ash-throated crake is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile....
Where can I report a Ash-throated Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Ash-throated Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code astcra1, 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
156
Species in Family
269
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