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Laterallus melanophaius

Rufous-sided Crake


Laterallus melanophaius

(Vieillot, LJP, 1819)
Burrito Común
Sanã-parda
Family: Rallidae
Order: Gruiformes
Class: Aves
Phylum / Division: Chordata
Kingdom: Animalia
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Other common names: Burrito Canela.

Synonyms: Rallus melanophaius.

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Conservation status according to BirdLife International: Least Concern


Description


Description: Brownish back, wings, and tail, with reddish sides of the neck. White underparts with blackish barring on the flanks and undertail. Greenish bill.

Sexual Dimorphism: Nonexistent.

Geographic Distribution: In Argentina, found in the north (except the west) to La Pampa and Buenos Aires.

Habitat: Reeds and swamps.


Author of this description: Jorge La Grotteria

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Photography ID: 699461
  Adult
Maceio
Alagoas
Brazil
08/17/2026
Eduardo Jorge Cavalcante Vieira
Foto
Photography ID: 698229
  Adult
Maceio
Alagoas
Brazil
08/07/2026
Eduardo Jorge Cavalcante Vieira
Foto
Photography ID: 694639
  Adult
San Ignacio
Córdoba
Argentina
07/10/2026
Daniel Oscar Serra
Foto
Photography ID: 694545
 Banda
Santiago del Estero
Argentina
07/05/2026
Facundo Carretero
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Photography ID: 693192
  Adult
San Nicolás de los Arroyos
Buenos Aires
Argentina
06/28/2026
Peter Vidana



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Species vocalizations

Last vocalizations published


Audio playerUserDateCountryProvincePlaceSexLife stageIt was observedDetails
María Alejandra Sosa09/20/2026ArgentinaEntre RíosParque San Carlos, ConcordiaN/AN/ANoNo
María Alejandra Sosa09/20/2026ArgentinaEntre RíosParque San Carlos, ConcordiaN/AN/ANoNo
María Alejandra Sosa09/20/2026ArgentinaEntre RíosParque San Carlos, ConcordiaN/AN/ANoNo
Jorge La Grotteria09/20/2026ArgentinaEntre RíosParque San Carlos, ConcordiaN/AN/ANoNo
Jorge La Grotteria09/20/2026ArgentinaEntre RíosParque San Carlos, ConcordiaN/AN/ANoNo
Jorge La Grotteria09/20/2026ArgentinaEntre RíosV. Simón 2900, ConcordiaN/AN/AYesNo
Dolores Fernandez09/02/2026ArgentinaMisionesSendero Verde, Parque Nacional IguazúIndistinguishableN/ANoNo
Pablo Richter08/15/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresEco Área Avellaneda, AvellanedaN/AN/ANoNo
Viviana Fuentes08/15/2026ArgentinaSantiago del EsteroDique Río Hondo, Río HondoIndistinguishableN/ANoNo
Pablo Richter08/08/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresEco Área Avellaneda, AvellanedaN/AN/AYesNo
Pablo Richter08/08/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresEco Área Avellaneda, AvellanedaN/AN/AYesNo
Viviana Fuentes08/02/2026ArgentinaSantiago del EsteroCostanera de Río Hondo, Río HondoIndistinguishableN/ANoNo
Gustavo Fernando Durán06/15/2026ArgentinaEntre RíosRuta sin nombrar, DiamanteN/AN/ANoNo
Elsa Longo04/24/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresParque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (San Isidro)IndistinguishableAdultNoNo
Guillermo Marcaida04/24/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresParque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (San Isidro)IndistinguishableAdultNoNo
Guillermo Marcaida04/18/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresParque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (San Isidro)IndistinguishableAdultNoNo
Pablo Capovilla03/13/2026ArgentinaSanta FePortal del Humedal - Jaaukanigás, Villa OcampoIndistinguishableN/ANoNo



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
253321524/09/2026ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresReserva Ecológica Costanera Sur (RECS)Nicolas Olejnik
253381720/09/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresCamino de las rosas, Hudson1Pablo Richter
252977820/09/202609:50ArgentinaEntre RíosParque San Carlos, Concordia1María Alejandra Sosa
252970720/09/202610:33ArgentinaEntre RíosParque San Carlos, Concordia2Jorge La Grotteria
252970220/09/202610:18ArgentinaEntre RíosV. Simón 2900, Concordia2Jorge La Grotteria
252966920/09/202609:50ArgentinaEntre RíosParque San Carlos, Concordia1Jorge La Grotteria
253263619/09/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresCalle 63, Hudson4Pablo Richter
253259719/09/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresCostanera, Hudson1Pablo Richter
253110016/09/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresCosta de Hudson--Costanera, Berazategui2Gabriel Carbajales
253104814/09/2026ArgentinaBuenos AiresParque Natural Municpal Ribera Norte, San Isidro3Gabriel Carbajales
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Related bibliography


Artículo De la Peña, M. R. 1999. Aves Argentinas, Lista y Distribución. 244 págs. LOLA. Buenos Aires.

Artículo Narosky, T. y D. Yzurieta. 2010. Aves de Argentina y Uruguay – Birds of Argentina & Uruguay: Guía de Identificación Edición Total – A Field Guide Total Edition. 16a ed. 427 págs. Vázquez Mazzini Editores. Buenos Aires. Argentina.



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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius) – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 27/09/2026.