About the Black-banded Crake
The black-banded crake is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The species was formerly placed in the genus Laterallus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Rufirallus fasciatus |
| Species Codes | blbcra1, BBCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-banded Crake belong to?
The Black-banded Crake (Rufirallus fasciatus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Black-banded Crake?
The black-banded crake is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. The species was formerly placed in the genus Laterallus....
Where can I report a Black-banded Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-banded Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blbcra1, or on iNaturalist.
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