About the Reunion Rail
The Réunion rail, also known as Dubois' wood-rail, is an extinct rail species which was endemic to the Mascarene island of Réunion. The scientific name commemorates French poet Auguste de Villèle (1858-1943) whose interest in the history of Réunion and hospitality made it possible for numerous naturalists to discover and explore the caves of Réunion.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Dryolimnas augusti |
| Species Codes | reurai1, RERA |
| Conservation | extinct |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Reunion Rail belong to?
The Reunion Rail (Dryolimnas augusti) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Reunion Rail?
The Réunion rail, also known as Dubois' wood-rail, is an extinct rail species which was endemic to the Mascarene island of Réunion. The scientific name commemorates French poet Auguste de Villèle (1858-1943) whose interest in the history of Réunion and hospitality made it possible for numerous natur...
Where can I report a Reunion Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Reunion Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code reurai1, or on iNaturalist.