Tsingy Forest Rail (Mentocrex beankaensis) | Photos, Calls and ID

VulnerableEndemicOmnivoreMedium · 246 g

About the Tsingy Forest Rail

The Tsingy forest rail, also known as the Tsingy wood rail, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae that was scientifically described in 2011.

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Where the Tsingy Forest Rail lives

Regular range

Madagascar

When to see the Tsingy Forest Rail

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Peak activity in September · a variable species across most of its range

Easily confused with

Madagascar Forest RailMentocrex kioloidesThe Madagascar forest rail is a medium-sized rail measuring about 28 cm in length and weighing 250-280 g.

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