Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 2,499 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Habitat destruction and degradation due to wetland drainage, agricultural encroachment, predation by introduced mammals are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A loud, sharp, piercing 'peep'. Rapid, short chattering when alarmed.
Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) [XC461000]
by Garry Bakker from Paramo de Sumapaz, Colombia (song)
Bogota Rail (Rallus semiplumbeus) [XC706566]
by Mauricio Cu\u00e9llar Ram\u00edrez from Humedal Jaboque, Bogot\u00e1, Colombia (song)
Subspecies
Forms superspecies with Virginia Rail (Rallus limicola) and Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus) and sometimes considered conspecific with Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus). Subspecies peruvianus, known only from type specimen, might merit specific status.
The following 2 subspecies are recognised:
semiplumbeus Sclater, 1856 - Eastern Andes of Colombia.