The Gray-necked Wood RailAramides cajaneus, is in the Rallidae family. It is found in much of Central and South America. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical mangrove forests, subtropical or tropical swamps.
It has a gray head and neck, greenish rust back and rufous rust abdomen with a bright yellow bill and bright red legs.
This bird was photographed at the Esquinas Rainforest Lodge.