About the Colombian Crake
The Colombian crake is a species of bird in the subfamily Rallinae of the rail, crake, and coot family Rallidae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Panama.
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The Colombian crake is 18 to 20 cm (7.1 to 7.9 in) long. The sexes are alike. The nominate subspecies has a brown crown, nape, and upperparts including the tail. Its throat is white and its face, throat, and breast are gray. Its flanks, belly, and vent are cinnamon. M. c. ripleyi is similar but significantly darker. Voice: As of late 2022 xeno-canto had only one recording of a Colombian crake vocalization and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology's Macaulay Library had none. That recording is of an immature bird being held by a researcher and is judged to be a distress call.
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When to see the Colombian Crake
Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Auckland RailLewinia muelleriThe Auckland rail is a small rail with chestnut back plumage and a grey breast.
Talaud RailGymnocrex talaudensisThe Talaud rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
Brown-banded RailLewinia mirificaThe brown-banded rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
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