About the Speckled Rail
The speckled rail, also called speckled crake, is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Guyana, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela. This species was formerly placed in the genus Coturnicops.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Laterallus notatus |
| Species Codes | sperai1, SPRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Speckled Rail belong to?
The Speckled Rail (Laterallus notatus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Speckled Rail?
The speckled rail, also called speckled crake, is a species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Guyana, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Venezuela. This species was formerly placed in the genus Coturnicops....
Where can I report a Speckled Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Speckled Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sperai1, or on iNaturalist.
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