About the Chestnut Forest Rail
The Chestnut Forest Rail (Rallicula rubra) 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 chfrai1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Flufftails (Sarothruridae) |
| Species | Rallicula rubra |
| Species Codes | chfrai1, CFRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chestnut Forest Rail belong to?
The Chestnut Forest Rail (Rallicula rubra) belongs to the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Chestnut Forest Rail?
The Chestnut 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 Chestnut Forest Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Chestnut Forest Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chfrai1, or on iNaturalist.