Grey-breasted Crake (Laterallus exilis) Science Article 1 abstract We provide the first documentation ofLaterallus exilis in Costa Rica. Because of its secretive nature, little is known about this species. We describe the coloration of itssoft parts and contrast its vocalizations with those of L. albigularis, a common and sympatric congener. In Costa Rica, L. exilis […]
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Grey breasted Crake (Laterallus exilis)
[order] Gruiformes | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Laterallus exilis | [UK] Grey-breasted Crake | [FR] Rale grele | [DE] Amazonasralle | [ES] Polluela Pechigris | [IT] Schiribilla pettogrigio | [NL] Amazone Dwergral Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics A small crake with a telling rufous upperneck. Sexes are almost alike. Forehead to middle of crown is […]