About the Austral Rail
The austral rail is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina and Chile.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Rallus antarcticus |
| Species Codes | ausrai1, AURA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Austral Rail belong to?
The Austral Rail (Rallus antarcticus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Austral Rail?
The austral rail is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Rallinae of family Rallidae, the rails, gallinules, and coots. It is found in Argentina and Chile....
Where can I report a Austral Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Austral Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ausrai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
Spotted a Austral Rail?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!