Aramides cajaneus Grey-cowled Wood-Rail

It is a medium-sized rail with a grey head and neck, a rufous breast, and a short black tail. It inhabits swamps, mangroves, and humid forests near water bodies, being most active at dawn and dusk. Highly vocal, it is frequently heard calling in loud, coordinated duets in pairs.

Family
Rallidae
Diet
🦀 Omnivorous (mollusks 🦀 crustaceans 🐜 insects 🦎 small vertebrates 🌱 seeds 🍒 and fruits)
Grey-cowled Wood-Rail (Aramides cajaneus) at Maderalia Cabin, Antioquia
Conservation Status
Least Concern
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