White-throated Crake
NameWhite-throated Crake
Common NameWhite-throated Crake
Scientific NameLaterallus albigularis
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)27
Length (cm)15
Weight (g)42.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are olive-brown to dark brown, contrasting with a greyish-brown crown and face. The throat and breast are a striking reddish-chestnut, while the flanks are distinctly barred with black and white. It has a greenish-yellow bill and bright red eyes.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of sharp, high-pitched 'kip-kip-kip' or 'kik-kik-kik' notes that often accelerate into a trill. It also produces a sharp 'chick' or 'chip' call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from Costa Rica south through Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela, extending west into Ecuador and Peru.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, Reddish-chestnut throat and breast, Grey face, Black and white barred flanks, Greenish-yellow bill, Red eyes, Secretive behavior in dense wetland vegetation
Description
The White-throated Crake is a small, secretive rail typically found in dense vegetation near water. It forages on the ground or in shallow water, often remaining hidden from view. This species is known for its distinctive calls and reddish-chestnut plumage.
