About the Aztec Rail
The Aztec rail or Mexican rail, is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is endemic to Mexico.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Rallus tenuirostris |
| Species Codes | kinrai2, AZRA, MERA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Aztec Rail belong to?
The Aztec Rail (Rallus tenuirostris) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Aztec Rail?
The Aztec Rail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Aztec Rail?
The Aztec rail or Mexican rail, is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is endemic to Mexico....
Where can I report a Aztec Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Aztec Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code kinrai2, 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
251
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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