Talaud Rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis)

Family
Rallidae (Rails, Gallinules, Coots)

Size
33 - 35 cm

First Described (Guide)
Lambert, 1998

Habitat
Long wet grassland patches and rank vegetation at forest edges in the lowlands, primary riverine forest.

Range (Guide)

Indonesia (B).

Karakelong Island.

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

Population
Estimated population is 1,000 - 2,499 (2010) and decreasing.

Status EN
Habitat clearance for agriculture, small-scale local logging, unsustainable hunting and commercial mineral and timber extraction are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Probably a series of at least 15 rapid, high-pitched 'peet-peet-peet' calls, perhaps in alarm.

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Similar Species
Bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea) and Talaud Bush-hen (Amaurornis magnirostris) have drab olive-brown and grey plumage, lacking white patch behind eye, and shorter, dull greenish-olive bills.

References
See References.

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