About the Barred Rail
The barred rail is a species of rail found across the Philippines, Sulawesi (Indonesia) and Salawati. The species is common, but shy and difficult to see. The species was formerly sometimes placed in the genus Hypotaenidia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallirallus torquatus |
| Species Codes | barrai1, BARA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barred Rail belong to?
The Barred Rail (Gallirallus torquatus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Barred Rail?
The barred rail is a species of rail found across the Philippines, Sulawesi (Indonesia) and Salawati. The species is common, but shy and difficult to see. The species was formerly sometimes placed in the genus Hypotaenidia....
Where can I report a Barred Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Barred Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barrai1, or on iNaturalist.
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