Ruddy Crake

Image © Jim Gain

Nomenclature

Scientific Name: Laterallus ruber

Name in Spanish (Mexico): Polluela Canela

Name in Mayan (if known):

ABA 4-Letter Bird Code: RUCR

Family: Rallidae - Rails, Gallinules, and Coots

Order: Gruiformes - Rails, Sungrebe, Limpkin and Cranes

*Occurrence and Distribution Status in the Yucatan Peninsula

RESIDENCY STATUS: Yearround, Fairly Common Resident

*This information was gathered from eBird (www.ebird.org)