About the Spotted Rail
The Spotted Rail (Pardirallus maculatus) is a species of bird in the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), within the order Gruiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code sporai when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Pardirallus maculatus |
| Species Codes | sporai, SPRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Rail belong to?
The Spotted Rail (Pardirallus maculatus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Rail?
The Spotted Rail is a member of the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Spotted Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sporai, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
516
iNat Observations
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