Rufous-faced Crake
A species of Laterallus Scientific name : Laterallus xenopterus Genus : Laterallus
Rufous-faced Crake, A species of Laterallus
Botanical name: Laterallus xenopterus
Genus: Laterallus
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Description
The rufous-faced crake (Laterallus xenopterus) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay; its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland. It is threatened by habitat loss. The rufous-faced crake is described as having bold black and white bars on the upper wing, a reddish brown head/nape, and black and white under tail-coverts. They also have crimson-red eyes and a short deep bill. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Rufous-faced Crake is omnivorous, consuming various items. It's trapped using peanut butter, oats, maize, and banana. Specific feeding behaviors and dietary adaptations are undocumented.
Habitat
The rufous-faced Crake is typically found in marsh environments characterized by coarse, tussocky or matted grasses on moist to shallowly flooded grounds. These birds inhabit wet campos areas which have grass heights ranging from 30 cm to over 2 meters, flourishing in regions where water levels can reach several centimeters deep, providing a unique ecosystem for this species.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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