About the Rusty-flanked Crake
The rusty-flanked crake is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is endemic to Venezuela.
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The rusty-flanked crake is 14 to 16.5 cm (5.5 to 6.5 in) long. The sexes are alike. They have dark olive brown upperparts and red flanks. Their underparts are red except for a white throat and center of the breast. Voice: The rusty-flanked crake's song is "an abrupt, loose churring" sometimes preceded by single notes: "ti ... ti .. ti.ti.trrrrrrrrrrrrrr". It is especially vocal during the morning, and in May to July.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in July · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Black RailLaterallus jamaicensisThe black rail is a small black bird with a short bill.
Grey-breasted CrakeLaterallus exilisThe grey-breasted crake is 14 to 15.5 cm (5.5 to 6.1 in) long.
Rufous-sided CrakeLaterallus melanophaiusThe rufous-sided crake is 14 to 18 cm (5.5 to 7.1 in) long and weighs about 50 to 60 g (1.8 to 2.1 oz).
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