About the Nkulengu Rail
The Nkulengu rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It belongs to the monotypic genus Himantornis.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Himantornis haematopus |
| Species Codes | nkurai1, NKRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nkulengu Rail belong to?
The Nkulengu Rail (Himantornis haematopus) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Nkulengu Rail?
The Nkulengu rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It belongs to the monotypic genus Himantornis....
Where can I report a Nkulengu Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Nkulengu Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nkurai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
156
Species in Family
69
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