About the Bogota Rail
The Bogotá rail is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is endemic to Colombia. The bird is a typical medium-sized rail with a plump body that is laterally compressed, a short tail and an elongated bill.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Rallus semiplumbeus |
| Species Codes | bograi1, BORA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bogota Rail belong to?
The Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bogota Rail?
The Bogota Rail is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bogota Rail?
The Bogotá rail is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is endemic to Colombia. The bird is a typical medium-sized rail with a plump body that is laterally compressed, a short tail and an elongated bill....
Where can I report a Bogota Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Bogota Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bograi1, or on iNaturalist.
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