Bogotá Rail

Rallus semiplumbeus

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Gruiformes · Rallidae

About

The Bogotá rail is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is endemic to Colombia. The bird is a typical medium-sized rail with a plump body that is laterally compressed, a short tail and an elongated bill.

Fun Fact

The bird is a typical medium-sized rail with a plump body that is laterally compressed ("skinny as a rail"), a short tail and an elongated bill.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Endemic to the departments of Cundinamarca and Boyacá in the Eastern Andes of Colombia.

Diet

Prey at the edges of reedbeds and marshes, in flooded grassy areas, in shallow water with floating plants, and among waterlogged dead vegetation.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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