Madagascar Rail
Rallus madagascariensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderGruiformes (Cranes, Rails, and Allies)
- FamilyRallidae (Rails, Gallinules, and Coots)
- GenusRallus (Typical Rails)
- SpeciesRallus madagascariensis (Madagascar Rail)
About the Madagascar Rail
The Madagascar rail (Rallus madagascariensis) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to Madagascar. This is a medium-sized rail measuring 25 cm (9.8 in). Its plumage is mostly plain brown with some streaks on the upperparts and upper breast. Its face and throat are greyish and its undertail is white. The bill is red and the legs are dark.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss. "Rallus madagascariensis". Avibase. "Madagascar rail media". Internet Bird Collection.
Interactive range map of Rallus madagascariensis at IUCN Red List Audio recordings of Madagascan rail on Xeno-canto. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Madagascar Rail in Ranomafana 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 | Ranomafana National Park | 🇲🇬 Madagascar |
More parks will be added in future updates.