Ocellated crake
Micropygia schomburgkii
The ocellated crake (Rufirallus schomburgkii) is a small terrestrial species of bird in the family Rallidae that is native to the grassland and savanna habitats of Central America and South America.
About the Ocellated crake
The ocellated crake (Rufirallus schomburgkii) is a small terrestrial species of bird in the family Rallidae that is native to the grassland and savanna habitats of Central America and South America. Though it is not often seen, it is easily recognizable by its cinnamon plumage with black and white mottling. This species was formerly placed in its own genus Micropygia .
Fun Facts About Ocellated crake
- Though it is not often seen, it is easily recognizable by its cinnamon plumage with black and white mottling.
- The ocellated crake (Rufirallus schomburgkii) is a small terrestrial species of bird in the family Rallidae that is native to the grassland and savanna habitats of Central America and South America.
Conservation Status
The Ocellated crake is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rallidae |
| Genus | Micropygia |
| Species | Micropygia schomburgkii |
Range & Habitat
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