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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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Foto
Photography ID: 497263
  Adult
Turdera
Buenos Aires
Argentina
06/20/2022
Santos Di Mauro
Foto
Photography ID: 348058
  Adult
Turdera
Buenos Aires
Argentina
08/31/2019
Santos Di Mauro



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Video ID: 5593
♂ ♀ Turdera
Buenos Aires
Argentina
04/23/2023
Santos Di Mauro
Video ID: 5220
  Adult
Turdera
Buenos Aires
Argentina
06/20/2022
Santos Di Mauro
Video ID: 1837
  Adult
Turdera
Buenos Aires
Argentina
08/10/2016
Santos Di Mauro



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
175731523/04/2023ArgentinaBuenos AiresParque Municipal Finky, TurderaSantos Di Mauro
159769220/06/2022ArgentinaBuenos AiresParque Municipal Finky, TurderaSantos Di Mauro
96562031/08/2019ArgentinaBuenos AiresParque Municipal Finky, TurderaSantos Di Mauro
46323010/08/2016ArgentinaBuenos AiresParque Municipal Finky, TurderaSantos Di Mauro
29681020/06/2015ArgentinaCiudad Autónoma de Buenos AiresCamino de los Lagartos, Entre Camino del Medio y Viamonte., Reserva Ecológica Costanera Sur (RECS)Santos Di Mauro
44100919/10/2013ArgentinaBuenos AiresParque Natural Municipal Ribera Norte (San Isidro)Santos Di Mauro
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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 30/09/2026.