Grey-throated Rail
Canirallus oculeus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="canirallus-oculeus"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-throated Rail (Canirallus oculeus) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 33.4 cm and a weight of 276 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Grey-throated Rail (Canirallus oculeus), 27 cm. Brown above; grey throat and breast; red eye and bill. Inhabits dense undergrowth of lowland forest in West and Central Africa. Omnivore: insects, snails and plant material. Least Concern; widespread but rarely seen.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 33.4 cm | 13.1 in |
| Weight | 276.0 g | 9.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Canirallus |
| Species | Canirallus oculeus |
Distribution
Grey-throated Rail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family