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- proper noun A taxonomic
genus within thefamily Rallidae .
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Species in danger of extinction are the pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus celer), which is the most important herbivore in the area, the loica pampeana (Sturnella defilippi), Limosa haemastica, Laterallus spilopterus and Coturnicops notata.
Semi-arid Pampas 2008
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Species in danger of extinction include the pampas deer (Ozotoceros bezoarticus celer) a very important herbivore in this area, the loica pampeana (Sturnella defilippi), Limosa haemastica, Chloephaga rubidiceps, Laterallus spilopterus and Coturnicops notata.
Humid Pampas 2007
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There are close to 200 species found here, including some endemics such as black-polled yellowthroat (Geothlypis speciosa), and yellow rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis), the latter not seen since 1964 and potentially extinct.
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Was it a Speckled crake Coturnicops notata (sometimes called Darwin’s rail), as thought by Bennett?
Archive 2006-05-01 Darren Naish 2006
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Threatened and endangered birds include Kirtland’s warbler (Dendroica kitlandii), merlin (Falco columbarius), and yellow rail (Coturnicops noveboracensis).
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