About the Lewin's Rail
Lewin's rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Lewinia pectoralis |
| Species Codes | lewrai1, LERA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lewin's Rail belong to?
The Lewin's Rail (Lewinia pectoralis) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Lewin's Rail?
Lewin's rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae....
Where can I report a Lewin's Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Lewin's Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lewrai1, 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
349
iNat Observations
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