About the Giant Wood-Rail
The giant wood rail is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Aramides ypecaha |
| Species Codes | giwrai1, GIWR, GWRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Giant Wood-Rail belong to?
The Giant Wood-Rail (Aramides ypecaha) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Giant Wood-Rail?
The giant wood rail is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay....
Where can I report a Giant Wood-Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Giant Wood-Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code giwrai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
2,638
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