Little Wood-Rail
NameLittle Wood-Rail
Common NameLittle Wood-Rail
Scientific NameAramides mangle
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)38
Length (cm)28
Weight (g)175
Plumage DetailsGrey head and neck, reddish-brown breast and flanks, olive-brown back and wings, and blackish undertail coverts. It has a distinctive bicolored bill, red at the base and greenish at the tip, with red eyes and reddish legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, sharp 'kek' or 'kwek' notes, often accelerating into a trill or rattle, and a 'kwa-kwa-kwa' series.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, forest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the coastal regions of eastern Brazil, specifically from Paraíba south to Santa Catarina.
Identifying FeaturesGrey head and neck, Reddish-brown breast and flanks, Olive-brown back, Bicolored bill (red base, green tip), Red eyes, Red legs, Secretive behavior in dense coastal vegetation
Description
The Little Wood-Rail is a secretive rail species characterized by its grey head and neck, reddish-brown underparts, and olive-brown back. It inhabits dense coastal vegetation, often near water, where it forages for a variety of food items.
