About the Forbes's Forest Rail
The Forbes's Forest Rail (Rallicula forbesi) 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 forrai1 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 forbesi |
| Species Codes | forrai1, FFRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Forbes's Forest Rail belong to?
The Forbes's Forest Rail (Rallicula forbesi) belongs to the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Forbes's Forest Rail?
The Forbes's 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 Forbes's Forest Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Forbes's Forest Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code forrai1, or on iNaturalist.