Chestnut Forest Rail
Rallicula rubra
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Flufftails (Sarothruridae)
- Order
- Gruiformes
Overview
The chestnut forest rail (Rallicula rubra), also known as the chestnut forest crake, is a species of bird in the family Sarothruridae. It is found in the Arfak Mountains and western-central New Guinea Highlands. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Range and habitat
Countries
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Chestnut forest 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.
