Abstract
For a period of about three months I
have been studying Grey-necked W0odrails
(Aramides cajanae) at the Los Angeles
Zoo. The purpose of this paper is to
recount my observations of their social
structure and their suitability as a captive
bird. The observations were made in the
large, well-planted flight-cage at the zoo.
It is situated on the side of a hill and,
therefore, is built on three levels which
are connected by a pathway. The three
levels can be further divided into smaller
areas, each having its own characteristics.
On the lower level there are two small
pools connected by a stream. The pools
are on slightly different levels, thus necessitating
a waterfall, which effectively acts
as a divider separating the two areas. The
entire flight-cage has an estimated area of
about 21,000 cubic...