Return of Bird of the Week: Plumbeous Rail

“Plumbeous” means “lead-like,” and while the Plumbeous Rail’s body is dark grey, the bill and legs more than make up for the drab body. It’s not the best quality photo, but it’s a high-quality bird. It’s a widely distributed Rail, ranging from southern Ecuador to Tierra del Fuego. It’s also one of the easier rails to see; most are skulky and a few, like North America’s Black Rail, are near-impossible. WC saw them at sea level and in marshes at 10,000 feet. A pretty amazing distribution. For more bird photos please visit Frozen Feather Images.