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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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Audio playerUserDateCountryProvincePlaceSexLife stageIt was observedDetails
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
Jorge La Grotteria02/18/2024ArgentinaBuenos AiresCamino al Inta, Parque Nacional Ciervo de los PantanosN/AN/ANoNo
Jorge La Grotteria12/26/2022ArgentinaEntre RíosConcordiaN/AN/ANoNo
Jorge La Grotteria08/13/2022ArgentinaEntre RíosDistrito Yuquerí, ConcordiaN/AN/AYesNo
Jorge La Grotteria02/23/2022ArgentinaEntre RíosDistrito Yuquerí, ConcordiaN/AN/AYesNo
 DownloadJorge La Grotteria08/13/2016ArgentinaChacoParque Nacional ChacoN/AN/ANoNo
 DownloadJorge La Grotteria12/21/2014ArgentinaEntre RíosCeibasIndistinguishableAdultYesNo
 DownloadJorge La Grotteria11/25/2013ArgentinaFormosaEstablecimiento Los Picazos, Tres MaríasIndistinguishableAdultYesNo



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
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
252140805/09/202608:37ArgentinaMisionesParque Nacional Iguazú1Jorge La Grotteria
251525323/08/202609:46ArgentinaMisionesParque Nacional Iguazú1Jorge La Grotteria
251466222/08/202612:43ArgentinaMisionesRuta Nacional 101 - Tierra colorada, Parque Nacional Iguazú1Jorge La Grotteria
250905815/08/202607:16ArgentinaMisionesRuta Nacional 101 - Tierra colorada, Parque Nacional Iguazú1Jorge La Grotteria
245057224/03/202608:49ArgentinaEntre RíosParque San Carlos, Concordia1Jorge La Grotteria
231143628/06/202514:52ArgentinaBuenos AiresSebastián Elcano 660, Parque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (San Isidro)1Jorge La Grotteria
229408701/06/202512:53ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresReserva Ecológica Ciudad Universitaria - Costanera Norte (RECU-CN)1Jorge La Grotteria
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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 04/10/2026.