Brown Wood Rail
A species of Neotropical wood-rails Scientific name : Aramides wolfi Genus : Neotropical wood-rails
Brown Wood Rail, A species of Neotropical wood-rails
Botanical name: Aramides wolfi
Genus: Neotropical wood-rails
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Description
The brown wood rail (Aramides wolfi) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and possibly Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, and subtropical or tropical swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss. The binomial of this bird commemorates the German naturalist Theodor Wolf.
Size
36 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Details on the diet and feeding habits of brown Wood Rail are currently unavailable.
Habitat
The brown Wood Rail resides predominantly in areas of forest and secondary growth, often in proximity to forested rivers and mangrove ecosystems. Its preferred environments are characterized by rich, dense vegetation offering both shelter and foraging opportunities. Additionally, the species is known to inhabit riverine marshes and swampy woodlands, where it can capitalize on the ample food resources and protection these wet environments provide.
Dite type
Omnivorous