About the New Britain Rail
The pink-legged rail, also known as the New Britain rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. The species was formerly placed in the genus Hypotaenidia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Gallirallus insignis |
| Species Codes | nebrai1, PLRA, NBRA |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the New Britain Rail belong to?
The New Britain Rail (Gallirallus insignis) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the New Britain Rail?
The New Britain Rail is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the New Britain Rail?
The pink-legged rail, also known as the New Britain rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. The species was formerly placed in the genus Hypotaenidia....
Where can I report a New Britain Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of New Britain Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nebrai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
2
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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