American Coot (Fulica americana) Science Article 4 abstract DISPLAYS and calls are of paramount importance in the social behavior of birds. A call or the exposure of some bright plumage spot may serve as a social releaser to communicate one bird’s attitude or intentions to other birds, whether aggressive or friendly. This being the case, […]
Category: Gruiformes
The status of the American Coot wintering in Mexico
American Coot (Fulica americana) Science Article 2 abstract The status of the American Coot wintering in Mexico A. Perez-Arteaga and K. J. Gaston, Acta zool. Mex. 20(1): 253-263, 2004 Download article download full text (pdf)
SEASONAL DISTRIBUTION OF THE AZUREGALLINULE, WITH COMMENTS ON VAGRANCY INRAILS AND GALLINULES
Allens Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) Science Article 2 abstract specimen records and field observations of the Azure Gallinule (Porphyruluflavirostris) provide evidence that this species undergoes seasonal movements in portionsof its range J. V. REMSEN JR. AND T. A. PARKER, III, Wilson Bull., 102(3), 1990, pp. 380-399 Download article download full text (pdf)
First sighting of Allen’s Gallinule Porphyrula alleni in the Baleartic Islands
Allens Gallinule (Porphyrio alleni) Science Article 1 abstract First sighting of Allen’s Gallinule Porphyrula alleni in the Baleartic Islands Pere Garcias, A.O.B. vol 16:2001, 35-40 Download article download full text (pdf)
Purple Gallinule (Porphyrio martinica)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Porphyrio martinica | [UK] Purple Gallinule | [FR] Taleve violacee | [DE] | [ES] Calamoncillo Americano | [NL] Amerikaanse Purperhoen Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Region Range Porphyrio martinica NA, LA se USA to n Argentina Genus Physical charateristics The adult is a very colourful bird with purple head, […]
Rufous-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides axillaris)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Aramides axillaris | [UK] Rufous-necked Wood-Rail | [FR] Rale a cou roux | [DE] Braunkappen-Ralle | [ES] Cotara Cuellirrufa, Rascon Cuellirrufo (Cr), Gallineta Cuellirufo (HN) | [NL] Roodnekbosral Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics Tall rail with rufous had, neck, sides, breast and adomen are rufous. Short bill. […]
Rufous-sided Crake (Laterallus melanophaius)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Laterallus melanophaius | [UK] Rufous-sided Crake | [FR] Rale brunoir | [DE] Rothals-Ralle | [ES] Polluela Burrito | [NL] Braziliaanse Dwergral Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics Neck, back and wings bronze-brown. Area around eyes grey. Ront of head and ear covers and side of breast chestnut. Romp […]
Common Gallinule (Gallinula chloropus)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Gallinula chloropus | [UK] Common Gallinule | [FR] Gallinule poule-d’eau | [DE] Teichhuhn | [ES] Gallereta Comun | [NL] Waterhoen Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics Medium-sized gallinule, with prominent bill and frontal shield and habit of constantly flirting tail, exhibiting white under tail-coverts. Looks essentially black at […]
Whooping Crane (Grus americana)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Gruidae | [latin] Grus americana | [UK] Whooping Crane | [FR] Grue blanche | [DE] Schreikranich | [ES] Grulla Trompetera | [NL] Trompetkraanvogel Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics A large white crane with a red face. Primary wing feathers black. Young birds are washed with rust color, especially about the head. […]
Grey-necked Wood-Rail (Aramides cajanea)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Rallidae | [latin] Aramides cajanea | [UK] Grey-necked Wood-Rail | [FR] Rale de Cayenne | [DE] Cayenneralle | [ES] Cotara Chiricote (Arg, Py, Bo, Uy), Rascon cuelligris, Gallineta Cuello Gris (HN) | [NL] Cayenne-bosral Subspecies Monotypic species Genus Physical charateristics One of the larger Neotropical rails and the only Aramides with […]