About the Snoring Rail
The snoring rail, also known as the Celebes rail or Platen's rail, is a large flightless rail and the only member of the genus Aramidopsis. The species is endemic to Indonesia, and it is found exclusively in dense vegetation in wet areas of Sulawesi and nearby Buton. The rail has grey underparts, a white chin, brown wings and a rufous patch on the hind-neck. The sexes are similar, but the female has a brighter neck patch and a differently coloured bill and iris. The typical call is the snoring: ee-orrrr sound that gives the bird its English name.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae) |
| Species | Aramidopsis plateni |
| Species Codes | plarai1, SNRA |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Snoring Rail belong to?
The Snoring Rail (Aramidopsis plateni) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Snoring Rail?
The Snoring Rail is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Snoring Rail?
The snoring rail, also known as the Celebes rail or Platen's rail, is a large flightless rail and the only member of the genus Aramidopsis. The species is endemic to Indonesia, and it is found exclusively in dense vegetation in wet areas of Sulawesi and nearby Buton. The rail has grey underparts, a ...
Where can I report a Snoring Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Snoring Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code plarai1, or on iNaturalist.
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