Madagascar Forest Rail
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Flufftails

Madagascar Forest Rail

Mentocrex kioloides

LCLeast Concern Endemic to Madagascar
Family
Flufftails (Sarothruridae)
Order
Gruiformes

Overview

The Madagascar forest rail (Mentocrex kioloides), also known as the Madagascar wood rail or the kioloides rail, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is endemic to forests, often in wet areas, in northern and eastern Madagascar. The secretive and shy personality of this reddish brown bird has contributed to a lack of study on this species; a reason why it is not that well known. Their smaller size and coloration make them great foragers on the forest floor.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.