Calayan Rail (Gallirallus calayanensis)

Family
Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, Coots)

Size
30 cm

First Described (Guide)
Allen et al., 2004

Habitat
Primary and secondary forest on areas of coralline limestone that is permeated with sink-holes and caves.

Range (Guide)

Philippines (B).

Calayan, Babuyan islands, Philippines.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is 250 - 999 (2010).

Status VU
Habitat destruction and degradation through conversion to agriculture, road construction which may allow introduced predators access are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Possibly flightless.

Voice
Loud, rasping trumpeting calls.

Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (1)...)

Calayan Rail (Gallirallus calayanensis) [XC79326]
by George Wagner from Calayan, Babuyan Islands, Philippines (call)

Calayan Rail (Gallirallus calayanensis) [XC53939]
by George Wagner from Calayan Island, Cagayan Province, Luzon, Philippines (song)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

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