Meet the Russet-naped Wood-Rail birds that inhabit wetlands, including swamp forests and mangroves
The Russet-naped Wood-Rail has recently been distinguished as a separate species from the Gray-cowled Wood-Rail, despite sharing many similarities. Its distinguishing feature, as implied by its name, is the brownish patch on the back of its neck. . During my stay at Yatama Ecolodge, a pair of these birds frequently visited the vicinity of our room for foraging.
They often produced a peculiar low-frequency sound, reminiscent of the noise made when drinking water rapidly.
The remainder of its body is essentially the same, with a yellow bill, gray neck, rufous chest and back, deep red eyes, and pink legs. These birds are known for their vocal nature and are commonly found in pairs, likely consisting of a male and a female
