About the Rouget's Rail
Rouget's rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the only member of the genus Rougetius. It is found in Eritrea and Ethiopia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Rougetius rougetii |
| Species Codes | rourai1, RORA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rouget's Rail belong to?
The Rouget's Rail (Rougetius rougetii) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Rouget's Rail?
Rouget's rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the only member of the genus Rougetius. It is found in Eritrea and Ethiopia....
Where can I report a Rouget's Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Rouget's Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rourai1, 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
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