About the Roviana Rail
The Roviana rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Western Province. The species has sometimes been 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 rovianae |
| Species Codes | rovrai1, RORA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Roviana Rail belong to?
The Roviana Rail (Gallirallus rovianae) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Roviana Rail?
The Roviana rail is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to the Western Province. The species has sometimes been placed in the genus Hypotaenidia....
Where can I report a Roviana Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Roviana Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rovrai1, 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
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