About the Bar-winged Rail
The Bar-winged Rail (Gallirallus poecilopterus) is a species of bird in the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), within the order Gruiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code bawrai1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallirallus poecilopterus |
| Species Codes | bawrai1, BWRA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bar-winged Rail belong to?
The Bar-winged Rail (Gallirallus poecilopterus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Bar-winged Rail?
The Bar-winged Rail is a member of the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Bar-winged Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Bar-winged Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bawrai1, or on iNaturalist.