Ocellated Crake

The ocellated crake is generally around 165mm long, and is sexually dimorphic in size, with males weighing roughly 40 grams and females 24 grams. Its plumage consists of an overall cinnamon color on the face, breast and belly. Its wings, nape and tail are a darker brown, while the crown has more of an orange hue. Some observers have suggested that the crown color is another sexually dimorphic trait. There is also a varying degree of cream or white on the throat and underparts. The nape, back, wing coverts and rump are mottled by distinctive white spots, each surrounded by a black ring. Voice: The ocellated crake's most recognizable vocalization is its song, referred to as a trill. Its trill consists of a series of loud "pr pr pr" notes, lasting between 20 and 30 seconds. The trill's pitch rises at the start and then stabilizes. This trill will sometimes be followed by a series of "crying" notes, which are raspier and more drawn-out, such as "pjrrr" or "prrrxzzz".