Talaud Rail
Gymnocrex talaudensis
ENEndangered Endemic to Indonesia
- Family
- Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae)
- Order
- Gruiformes
Overview
The Talaud rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
It is endemic to the Talaud Islands of Indonesia. Its natural habitats are rivers and swamps. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Karekelong Island (Talaud Archipelago).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Talaud rail
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
