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Bogota Rail
Rallus semiplumbeus Sclater, PL, 1856
25–30 cmLength84 gWeight
The Bogotá rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots.
Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Colombia
Bogota Rail has been recorded at 6 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Parque La FloridaColombia2,129 records
- PNN Sumapaz – Laguna ChisacáColombia248 records
- Humedal Córdoba Sector 3 / RAMSARColombia6 records
More places
- Jardin Botánico José Celestino MutisColombia6 records
- RFP Bosque Oriental de Bogotá – Cerro MonserrateColombia2 records
- Laguna El TabacalColombia2 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Bogotá rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) 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 ("skinny as a rail"), a short tail and an elongated bill.
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Questions
How big is the Bogota Rail?
The Bogota Rail is about 25–30 cm long and weighs around 84 g.
Where does the Bogota Rail live?
Its breeding range: South America: eastern Colombia and Peru. It is most often recorded in Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Bogota Rail?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Bogota Rail endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Bogota Rail as Vulnerable.
What does the Bogota Rail eat?
Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.
What family is the Bogota Rail in?
It belongs to the family Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae), order Gruiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 25–30 cm
- Weight
- 84 g
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Fish, shrimp & shellfish
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
More measurements
- Wing
- 105 mm
- Tail
- 42 mm
- Bill
- 41 mm
- Tarsus
- 38 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: eastern Colombia and Peru
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Family
- Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae
- Genus
- Rallus
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