About the Rufous-necked Wood-Rail
The rufous-necked wood rail is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in Mexico, Central America, seven mainland South American countries, and Trinidad.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Aramides axillaris |
| Species Codes | rnwrai1, RNWR |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-necked Wood-Rail belong to?
The Rufous-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides axillaris) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-necked Wood-Rail?
The rufous-necked wood rail is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in Mexico, Central America, seven mainland South American countries, and Trinidad....
Where can I report a Rufous-necked Wood-Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-necked Wood-Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rnwrai1, or on iNaturalist.
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