About the Slaty-breasted Rail
The slaty-breasted rail is a rail species native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Breeding has been recorded in July near Dehradun in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas. Despite traditionally being considered part of Gallirallus, recent genetic studies have consistently placed it in the genus Lewinia, which is now formally recognised by the IUCN and IOC.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Lewinia striata |
| Species Codes | slbrai1, SBRA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slaty-breasted Rail belong to?
The Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Slaty-breasted Rail?
The slaty-breasted rail is a rail species native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. Breeding has been recorded in July near Dehradun in the foothills of the Indian Himalayas. Despite traditionally being considered part of Gallirallus, recent genetic studies have consistently placed it in...
Where can I report a Slaty-breasted Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Slaty-breasted Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slbrai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
More Birds in Order Gruiformes
Quick Stats
Spotted a Slaty-breasted Rail?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!