Rouget's Rail
Rougetius rougetii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGruiformes (Cranes, Rails, and Allies)
- FamilyRallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)
- GenusRougetius
- SpeciesRougetius rougetii (Rouget's Rail)
About the Rouget's Rail
Rouget's rail (Rougetius rougetii) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the only member of the genus Rougetius. It is found in Eritrea and Ethiopia. Rouget's rail is about 30 cm (12 in) long. In coloration, it has olive brown back, and cinnamon-rufous underside. Sexes are alike. One female and male weighed 170 g (6.0 oz) and 220 g (7.8 oz), respectively.
It inhabits the Ethiopian and Eritrean highlands at 2,000–4,100 m (6,600–13,500 ft) where it frequents moorland, grassland, and marshy areas. The diet of Rouget's rail consists of seeds, aquatic insects (namely water beetles), crustaceans, and small snails.
It lays 4–5 eggs, which are incubated by the female and probably the male. Both parents raise the chicks, which remain with its parents until fully grown. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rouget's Rail in Bale Mountains National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rouget's Rail in Bale Mountains National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Rouget's Rail sighting in Bale Mountains National Park, based on 147 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rouget's Rail in Bale Mountains National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Rouget's Rail in Bale Mountains National Park in our monthly data.