About the Rufous-faced Crake
The rufous-faced crake is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. This species was formerly placed in the genus Laterallus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Rufirallus xenopterus |
| Species Codes | rufcra1, RFCR |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-faced Crake belong to?
The Rufous-faced Crake (Rufirallus xenopterus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Rufous-faced Crake?
The Rufous-faced Crake is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Rufous-faced Crake?
The rufous-faced crake is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. This species was formerly placed in the genus Laterallus....
Where can I report a Rufous-faced Crake sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-faced Crake on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rufcra1, or on iNaturalist.
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