Ecuadorian rail
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Rallus aequatorialis

The Ecuadorian rail (Rallus aequatorialis ) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.It is found in South America, from southwestern Colombia to southwestern Peru. Some taxonomic authorities lump this species with the Virginia rail, including the American Ornithological Society.

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Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes.It is threatened by habitat loss.

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References

1. Ecuadorian rail Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ecuadorian_rail
2. Xeno-canto bird call - https://xeno-canto.org/72481

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