About the Dot-winged Crake
The dot-winged crake is a near threatened species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Laterallus spiloptera |
| Species Codes | dowcra1, DWCR |
| Conservation | VU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Dot-winged Crake belong to?
The Dot-winged Crake (Laterallus spiloptera) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Dot-winged Crake?
The dot-winged crake is a near threatened species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Dot-winged Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Dot-winged Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dowcra1, 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
50
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