About the Sakalava Rail
The Sakalava rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to western Madagascar. This bird is small with brown upperpart feathers, grey underparts, a yellow bill and red legs.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Zapornia olivieri |
| Species Codes | sakrai1, SARA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sakalava Rail belong to?
The Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Sakalava Rail?
The Sakalava rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to western Madagascar. This bird is small with brown upperpart feathers, grey underparts, a yellow bill and red legs....
Where can I report a Sakalava Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Sakalava Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sakrai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
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