Laterallus ruber (P. L. Sclater & Salvin, 1860)

Ruddy Crake

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Morphology

Physical Description

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David Allen, University of Michigan
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Terry Root, University of Michigan
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Allen, D. 2001. "Laterallus ruber" (On-line), Animal Diversity Web. Accessed October 25, 2009 at http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Laterallus_ruber.html. 

 

Laterallus ruber superficially resembles other rails. This species has the characteristic short conical bill. The legs are long with wide spreading feet to move around in wet areas. The body shape resembles a water drop when the neck is extended. The feathers on the head are dull black. The rufous wings and the back have a reddish brown coloring mingled with brown and black. The male has a rusty red colored breast similar to the color of a ruddy duck. The female is only slightly more drab than the male. The tail is very short and stubby. A rusty colored stripe envelopes the dark eyes of the crake.

 

(Miller and Miller 1987)

 
"Laterallus ruber (P. L. Sclater & Salvin, 1860)". Encyclopedia of Life, available from "http://www.eol.org/pages/915427". Accessed 20 Mar 2010.