Giant Wood-Rail

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Gruiformes (Turnamsılar)

Family

Rallidae

Genus

Aramides

Species

Aramides ypecaha (Giant Wood-Rail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオモリクイナ

Chinese 大林秧雞

Spanish Cotara ipacaá

French Râle ypécaha

German Ypecaharalle

Portuguese saracuruçu

Russian Гигантский лесной пастушок

Similar Species in Aramides

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Brown Wood-Rail

Aramides wolfi

Vulnerable

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Gray-cowled Wood-Rail

Aramides cajanea

Least Concern

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Little Wood-Rail

Aramides mangle

Least Concern

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Red-winged Wood-Rail

Aramides calopterus

Least Concern

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Rufous-necked Wood-Rail

Aramides axillaris

Least Concern

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Russet-naped Wood-Rail

Aramides albiventris

Least Concern

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Slaty-breasted Wood-Rail

Aramides saracura

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Giant Wood-Rail?

The scientific name of Giant Wood-Rail is Aramides ypecaha. It belongs to the genus Aramides.

What is the conservation status of Giant Wood-Rail?

Giant Wood-Rail (Aramides ypecaha) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Giant Wood-Rail live?

Giant Wood-Rail is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom.

What family does Giant Wood-Rail belong to?

Giant Wood-Rail (Aramides ypecaha) belongs to the genus Aramides, which is part of the taxonomic family Rallidae.

Is Giant Wood-Rail endangered?

No, Giant Wood-Rail (Aramides ypecaha) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Giant Wood-Rail belong to?

Giant Wood-Rail (Aramides ypecaha) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Giant Wood-Rail?

The closest relatives of Giant Wood-Rail in the genus Aramides include Brown Wood-Rail, Gray-cowled Wood-Rail, Little Wood-Rail, Red-winged Wood-Rail, Rufous-necked Wood-Rail.