Roviana Rail (Hypotaenidia rovianae)

Family
Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, Coots)

Size
30 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Diamond, 1991)

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical forests, especially secondary growth, rank grasslands, roadside edges, abandoned gardens, open ground and airstrips.

Range (Guide)

Solomon Islands (B).

Central Solomon Is, on New Georgia, Kolombangara, Wana Wana, Kohinggo and Rendova.

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

Population
Estimated population is 2,500 - 9,999 (2010) and decreasing.

Status NT
Possibly predation by introduced mammals and dogs is the main threat.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Habits
Flightless.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files (more (2)...)

Roviana Rail (Hypotaenidia rovianae) [XC404083]
by id from near Hambere, Kolombangara, New Georgia Group, Western Province, Solomon Islands (song)

Roviana Rail (Hypotaenidia rovianae) [XC404080]
by Frank Lambert from near Hambere, Kolombangara, New Georgia Group, Western Province, Solomon Islands (song)

Subspecies
May form part of Buff-banded Rail (Hypotaenidia philippensis) superspecies. Birds from Kolombangara recently suggested to be subspecifically distinct.

No subspecies.

References
See References.

Files:

JPG files for Roviana Rail (Hypotaenidia rovianae) - 10 files

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