Grey-cowled Wood Rail

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Grey-cowled Wood Rail (<em>Aramides cajaneus</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

Grey-cowled Wood Rail (Aramides cajaneus) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Aramides; binomial: Aramides cajaneus; authority: (Müller, PLS, 1776).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name from Grey-necked Wood Rail to Grey-cowled Wood Rail (Chesser et al. 2016; SACC 797).

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