About the Madagascar Rail
The Madagascar rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Rallus madagascariensis |
| Species Codes | madrai1, MARA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Madagascar Rail belong to?
The Madagascar Rail (Rallus madagascariensis) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Madagascar Rail?
The Madagascar rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae....
Where can I report a Madagascar Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Madagascar Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code madrai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
65
iNat Observations
Spotted a Madagascar Rail?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!