About the Ocellated Crake
The ocellated crake is a small terrestrial species of bird in the family Rallidae that is native to the grassland and savanna habitats of Central America and South America. Though it is not often seen, it is easily recognizable by its cinnamon plumage with black and white mottling. This species was formerly placed in its own genus Micropygia .
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Rufirallus schomburgkii |
| Species Codes | ocecra1, OCCR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ocellated Crake belong to?
The Ocellated Crake (Rufirallus schomburgkii) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Ocellated Crake?
The ocellated crake is a small terrestrial species of bird in the family Rallidae that is native to the grassland and savanna habitats of Central America and South America. Though it is not often seen, it is easily recognizable by its cinnamon plumage with black and white mottling. This species was ...
Where can I report a Ocellated Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Ocellated Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ocecra1, or on iNaturalist.
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