About the Madagascar Forest Rail
The Madagascar forest rail, also known as the Madagascar wood rail or the kioloides rail, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is endemic to forests, often in wet areas, in northern and eastern Madagascar. The secretive and shy personality of this reddish brown bird has contributed to a lack of study on this species; a reason why it is not that well known. Their smaller size and coloration make them great foragers on the forest floor. As of recent despite habitat loss the endangerment level of the Madagascar forest rail is 'of least concern.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Flufftails (Sarothruridae) |
| Species | Mentocrex kioloides |
| Species Codes | madwor1, MFRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Forest Rail belong to?
The Madagascar Forest Rail (Mentocrex kioloides) belongs to the Flufftails family (Sarothruridae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Forest Rail?
The Madagascar forest rail, also known as the Madagascar wood rail or the kioloides rail, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is endemic to forests, often in wet areas, in northern and eastern Madagascar. The secretive and shy personality of this reddish brown bird has contributed t...
Where can I report a Madagascar Forest Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Forest Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madwor1, or on iNaturalist.