About the Tsingy Forest Rail
The Tsingy Forest Rail (Mentocrex beankaensis) 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 tsiwor1 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 beankaensis |
| Species Codes | tsiwor1, TFRA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tsingy Forest Rail belong to?
The Tsingy Forest Rail (Mentocrex beankaensis) belongs to the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Tsingy Forest Rail?
The Tsingy Forest Rail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Tsingy Forest Rail?
The Tsingy 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 Tsingy Forest Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Tsingy Forest Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tsiwor1, or on iNaturalist.