Slaty-breasted Wood Rail
A species of Neotropical wood-rails Scientific name : Aramides saracura Genus : Neotropical wood-rails
Slaty-breasted Wood Rail, A species of Neotropical wood-rails
Botanical name: Aramides saracura
Genus: Neotropical wood-rails
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Description General Info
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Description
The slaty-breasted wood rail (Aramides saracura) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is found in the southern Atlantic Forest of Brazil and eastern Paraguay. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and rivers.
Size
37 cm
Feeding Habits
Slaty-breasted Wood Rail is an opportunistic omnivore, consuming varied prey, including carrion, as evidenced by a recorded instance of scavenging a dead bird. Specific dietary habits and unique adaptations remain largely undocumented.
Habitat
The slaty-breasted Wood Rail is commonly found in humid environments, favoring areas with dense, swampy or boggy grounds near stream edges. Despite its affinity for these wetlands, slaty-breasted Wood Rail is adaptable and may also be encountered in domestic gardens. However, it typically avoids open marshes, preferring more sheltered habitats.
Dite type
Omnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Photo By Dario Sanches , used under CC-BY-SA-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Family
Rails Genus
Neotropical wood-rails Species
Slaty-breasted Wood Rail