Barred Rail
Gallirallus torquatus
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Rails, Gallinules, and Coots (Rallidae)
- Order
- Gruiformes
Overview
The barred rail (Gallirallus torquatus) is a species of rail found across the Philippines, Sulawesi (Indonesia) and Salawati (western New Guinea). The species is common, but shy and difficult to see. The species was formerly sometimes placed in the genus Hypotaenidia.
This rail is 32–35 cm (13–14 in) in length, and weighs 241–300 g (8.5–10.6 oz).
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Barred 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.
