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Russet-naped Wood-Rail

Russet-naped Wood-Rail

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The White-bellied Wood-rail is a large, distinctive rail found in wet forests and mangroves of Central America and Mexico. It is characterized by its white belly, contrasting with rufous neck and breast, a grey head, and a yellow-and-red bill. This species is often heard giving its loud calls.
Where to spot
Found in southeastern Mexico, through Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Inhabits humid lowland forests, mangroves, and dense thickets near water.
How to spot
Look for its key diagnostic feature: the clean white belly. Also note the rufous neck/breast and grey head. Like other wood-rails, it is often heard rather than seen, so familiarize yourself with its loud, varied calls, including harsh 'kek-kek' notes and soft hoots.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Most active at dawn and dusk, when it is most vocal.
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File:Aramides albiventris, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize.jpg
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File:Rufous-naped Wood Rail Aramides albiventris, Veracruz (25478081693).jpg
File:Russet-naped wood-rail (Aramides albiventris albiventris) Cayo.jpg
File:Aramides albiventris, Belize.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aramides albiventris, Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary, Belize.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Aramides albiventris, Tikal.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Rufous-naped Wood Rail Aramides albiventris, Veracruz (25478081693).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Russet-naped wood-rail (Aramides albiventris albiventris) Cayo.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species was formerly considered a subspecies of the Grey-necked Wood-rail (Aramides cajaneus) but is now recognized as a distinct species based on genetic and morphological differences, particularly its clean white belly.
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