SPOTTED RAIL Pardirallus maculatus
As with all members of the family this is a secretive and rarely seen inhabitant of dense reedbeds in wetlands. All Pardirallus rails are laterally-compressed, an adaptation allowing them to weave their way in and out of the reed stems without betraying their presence. Adults are instantly recognisable, even on a brief view, on account of their abundantly-spotted plumage.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPAVE2318PH) Immature, Asunción, Departamento Central (Rob Clay May 2008).
FIGURE 2 - (FPAVE2319PH) Same individual as (FPAVE2318PH) with open wing (Rob Clay May 2008).
FIGURE 3 - (FPAVE2320PH) Same individual as (FPAVE2318PH) (Rob Clay May 2008).
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