Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail
NameSlaty-breasted Wood-Rail
Common NameSlaty-breasted Wood-Rail
Scientific NameAramides saracura
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)33
Weight (g)325
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are slaty-gray, transitioning to a rich reddish-brown on the back and wings. The tail is black, and the undertail coverts are also black. It has bright red eyes, a yellowish-green bill, and striking bright red legs.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a variety of loud, often repeated, guttural calls, grunts, and whistles, sometimes described as a 'saracura' sound, giving the species its scientific name.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina.
Identifying Featuresslaty-gray head and underparts, reddish-brown back, bright red eyes, yellowish-green bill, bright red legs
Description
This medium-sized rail is characterized by its slaty-gray head and underparts contrasting with a reddish-brown back. It typically forages on the ground in dense vegetation near water, often walking deliberately. Its striking red eyes and legs make it quite distinctive.
