About the Chestnut Rail
The chestnut rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the largest rail in its habitat, and has two color morphs.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallirallus castaneoventris |
| Species Codes | cherai1, CHRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Rail belong to?
The Chestnut Rail (Gallirallus castaneoventris) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Rail?
The chestnut rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the largest rail in its habitat, and has two color morphs....
Where can I report a Chestnut Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cherai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
58
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