About the Lord Howe Rail
The Lord Howe woodhen also known as the Lord Howe Island woodhen, Lord Howe wood rail, Lord Howe rail or Lord Howe Island rail, is a flightless bird of the rail family, Rallidae. It is endemic to Lord Howe Island off the Australian coast. It is currently classified as endangered by the IUCN. The species was formerly placed in the genus Gallirallus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallirallus sylvestris |
| Species Codes | lohrai1, LHRA, LHWO |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lord Howe Rail belong to?
The Lord Howe Rail (Gallirallus sylvestris) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Lord Howe Rail?
The Lord Howe Rail is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Lord Howe Rail?
The Lord Howe woodhen also known as the Lord Howe Island woodhen, Lord Howe wood rail, Lord Howe rail or Lord Howe Island rail, is a flightless bird of the rail family, Rallidae. It is endemic to Lord Howe Island off the Australian coast. It is currently classified as endangered by the IUCN. The spe...
Where can I report a Lord Howe Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Lord Howe Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lohrai1, or on iNaturalist.
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