About the Madagascar Forest Rail
The Madagascar Forest Rail (Mentocrex kioloides) is a species of bird in the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), within the order Gruiformes. This family contains 15 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code madwor1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Flufftails (Sarothruridae) |
| Species | Mentocrex kioloides |
| Species Codes | madwor1, MFRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Forest Rail belong to?
The Madagascar Forest Rail (Mentocrex kioloides) belongs to the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Forest Rail?
The Madagascar Forest Rail is a member of the Flufftails family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Madagascar Forest Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Forest Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madwor1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Flufftails 15 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
15
Species in Family
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