About the Mayr's Forest Rail
The Mayr's Forest Rail (Rallicula mayri) 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 mayrai1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Flufftails (Sarothruridae) |
| Species | Rallicula mayri |
| Species Codes | mayrai1, MFRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mayr's Forest Rail belong to?
The Mayr's Forest Rail (Rallicula mayri) belongs to the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Mayr's Forest Rail?
The Mayr's 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 Mayr's Forest Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Mayr's Forest Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mayrai1, or on iNaturalist.