Least ConcernRareEndemic
About the Chestnut Rail
The chestnut rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is found in the Aru Islands and northern Australia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical mangrove forests. It was formerly the only species placed in the genus Eulabeornis.
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Where it lives
Regular range
When to see it
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Peak activity in September · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Okinawa RailGallirallus okinawaeIt is about 30 cm long with a wingspan of 50 cm and a weight of around 435 g.
Woodford's RailGallirallus woodfordiWoodford's rail, also known as the Guadalcanal rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
Pink-legged RailGallirallus insignisThe pink-legged rail, also known as the New Britain rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
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