About the Brown Wood-Rail
The Brown Wood-Rail (Aramides wolfi) is a species of bird in the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), within the order Gruiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code brwrai1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Aramides wolfi |
| Species Codes | brwrai1, BRWR, BWRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brown Wood-Rail belong to?
The Brown Wood-Rail (Aramides wolfi) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Brown Wood-Rail?
The Brown Wood-Rail is a member of the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Brown Wood-Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Brown Wood-Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brwrai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
29
iNat Observations
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