About the New Britain Rail
The New Britain Rail (Gallirallus insignis) is a species of bird in the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), within the order Gruiformes. This family contains 156 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code nebrai1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallirallus insignis |
| Species Codes | nebrai1, PLRA, NBRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Britain Rail belong to?
The New Britain Rail (Gallirallus insignis) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the New Britain Rail?
The New Britain Rail is a member of the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a New Britain Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of New Britain Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nebrai1, or on iNaturalist.