About the Red-and-white Crake
The red-and-white crake is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This species was formerly placed in the genus Laterallus.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Rufirallus leucopyrrhus |
| Species Codes | rawcra1, RAWC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-and-white Crake belong to?
The Red-and-white Crake (Rufirallus leucopyrrhus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Red-and-white Crake?
The red-and-white crake is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This species was formerly placed in the genus Laterallus....
Where can I report a Red-and-white Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-and-white Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rawcra1, or on iNaturalist.
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