Chestnut Rail
Eulabeornis castaneoventris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eulabeornis-castaneoventris"></birdfyi-bird>The Chestnut Rail (Eulabeornis castaneoventris) is a bird species in the family Rallidae (rails, crakes & coots), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 43 cm and a weight of 699 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Chestnut Rail (Eulabeornis castaneoventris), 40 cm. Grey head and back; warm chestnut belly; red bill. Inhabits mangrove and tidal forest of northern Australia and southern New Guinea. Omnivore: crabs, fish and invertebrates. Least Concern; mangrove specialist.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 43.0 cm | 16.9 in |
| Weight | 699.0 g | 24.66 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Family | Rallidae (Rails, Crakes & Coots) |
| Genus | Eulabeornis |
| Species | Eulabeornis castaneoventris |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Rallidae family