About the Chestnut Forest Rail
The chestnut forest rail, also known as the chestnut forest crake, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is found in the Arfak Mountains and western-central New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Flufftails (Sarothruridae) |
| Species | Rallicula rubra |
| Species Codes | chfrai1, CFRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Forest Rail belong to?
The Chestnut Forest Rail (Rallicula rubra) belongs to the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Forest Rail?
The chestnut forest rail, also known as the chestnut forest crake, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is found in the Arfak Mountains and western-central New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
Where can I report a Chestnut Forest Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Forest Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chfrai1, or on iNaturalist.
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