About the Woodford's Rail
Woodford's rail, also known as the Guadalcanal rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. The species was formerly 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 woodfordi |
| Species Codes | woorai1, GIRA, WORA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Woodford's Rail belong to?
The Woodford's Rail (Gallirallus woodfordi) belongs to the Rails, Gallinules, and Coots family (Rallidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Woodford's Rail?
Woodford's rail, also known as the Guadalcanal rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. The species was formerly placed in the genus Hypotaenidia....
Where can I report a Woodford's Rail sighting?
You can log sightings of Woodford's Rail on eBird (ebird.org) using species code woorai1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Rails, Gallinules, and Coots 156 species
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