Plain-flanked Rail
A species of Greater Rails Scientific name : Rallus wetmorei Genus : Greater Rails
Plain-flanked Rail, A species of Greater Rails
Botanical name: Rallus wetmorei
Genus: Greater Rails
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Description
The plain-flanked rail (Rallus wetmorei) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical mangrove forests and coastal saline lagoons. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
27 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Plain-flanked Rail's specific dietary habits are unrecorded, but are likely to mirror those of R. longirostris, typically involving a variety of marsh foraging for invertebrates and small vertebrates, and showing specialized feeding behavior adapted to wetland ecosystems.
Habitat
The habitat of plain-flanked Rail typically includes coastal mangroves and adjacent wetland ecosystems. These birds are predominantly found in environments such as shallow saltwater or brackish lagoons and marshes, where emergent vegetation provides essential cover and foraging opportunities. They are associated with regions that support these wetland habitats.
Dite type
Omnivorous
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