Little Wood Rail
A species of Neotropical wood-rails Scientific name : Aramides mangle Genus : Neotropical wood-rails
Little Wood Rail, A species of Neotropical wood-rails
Botanical name: Aramides mangle
Genus: Neotropical wood-rails
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Description
Photo By Lars Petersson
Description
The little wood rail (Aramides mangle) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical mangrove forests and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
29 cm
Feeding Habits
Little Wood Rail's diet includes crabs and other estuarine organisms. They forage by probing mud at low tides, emerging from mangroves to feed. Little Wood Rail showcases unique feeding behaviors adapted to tidal rhythms.
Habitat
The little Wood Rail, typically inhabits coastal environments characterized by swamps and lagoons, with a preference for mangrove swamps. It is not specifically tied to inland water-based habitats. The little Wood Rail coexists with larger and similar species in some mangrove areas, yet these other species exhibit a broader habitat range that includes swampy forests and various inland terrains.
Dite type
Omnivorous
Photo By Lars Petersson