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Brown-banded Rail
Lewinia mirifica (Parkes & Amadon, 1959)
68 gWeight
The brown-banded rail (Lewinia mirifica), also known as the Luzon rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The brown-banded rail (Lewinia mirifica), also known as the Luzon rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
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Questions
How big is the Brown-banded Rail?
The Brown-banded Rail weighs around 68 g.
Where does the Brown-banded Rail live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: montane Luzon (Philippines).
Is the Brown-banded Rail endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Brown-banded Rail as Data Deficient.
What does the Brown-banded Rail eat?
Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.
What family is the Brown-banded Rail in?
It belongs to the family Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae), order Gruiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 68 g
- Habitat
- Wetland
- Diet
- Fish, shrimp & shellfish
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Migratory
- Conservation
- Data Deficient
More measurements
- Wing
- 97 mm
- Tail
- 40 mm
- Bill
- 26 mm
- Tarsus
- 29 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: montane Luzon (Philippines)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Family
- Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae
- Genus
- Lewinia
Other birds in the genus Lewinia
Slaty-breasted RailLewinia striata
Lewin's RailLewinia pectoralis
Auckland RailLewinia muelleri
Grey-throated RailCanirallus oculeus
Chestnut-headed CrakeAnurolimnas castaneiceps
Spotted RailPardirallus maculatus
Blackish RailPardirallus nigricans
Plumbeous RailPardirallus sanguinolentus
Ash-throated CrakeMustelirallus albicollis
Zapata RailMustelirallus cerverai
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