Uniform Crake
NameUniform Crake
Common NameUniform Crake
Scientific NameAmaurolimnas concolor
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)32.5
Length (cm)20.5
Weight (g)125
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly olive-brown, becoming slightly paler and more rufous on the underparts, particularly the belly and undertail coverts. It has striking bright red irises, a dark bill, and reddish-orange to red legs and feet.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of soft, low hooting or grunting notes, often described as 'coo-coo-coo' or 'kwa-kwa-kwa'. It also gives a sharp 'kip' alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in a disjunct distribution across Central and South America, from southern Mexico south through Central America to parts of northern South America (including Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil), as well as on Cuba and Jamaica.
Identifying FeaturesUniform brown plumage, Bright red eyes, Reddish legs and feet, Secretive ground-dwelling habits, Short tail
Description
This secretive, medium-sized rail is characterized by its uniformly brown plumage, bright red eyes, and reddish legs. It typically forages on the ground in dense undergrowth, often near water, making it difficult to observe.
