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Chestnut Rail
Gallirallus castaneoventris (Gould, 1844)
684 gWeight
The chestnut rail (Gallirallus castaneoventris) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Australia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Australia
Chestnut Rail has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Buffalo CreekAustralia680 records
- Leanyer PondsAustralia147 records
- East Point Mangrove BoardwalkAustralia2 records
More places
- Muirhead bushlandAustralia2 records
- East PointAustralia1 record
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The chestnut rail (Gallirallus castaneoventris) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the largest rail in its habitat, and has two color morphs.
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Questions
How big is the Chestnut Rail?
The Chestnut Rail weighs around 684 g.
Where does the Chestnut Rail live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: Aru Islands (southwest of New Guinea) and coastal northern Australia. It is most often recorded in Australia.
When is the best time to see the Chestnut Rail?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and October (Southern Hemisphere).
What does the Chestnut Rail eat?
Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.
What family is the Chestnut Rail in?
It belongs to the family Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae), order Gruiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 684 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Fish, shrimp & shellfish
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
More measurements
- Wing
- 215 mm
- Tail
- 113 mm
- Bill
- 59 mm
- Tarsus
- 68 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: Aru Islands (southwest of New Guinea) and coastal northern Australia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Family
- Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae
- Genus
- Gallirallus
Other birds in the genus Gallirallus
Calayan RailGallirallus calayanensis
Invisible RailGallirallus wallacii
WekaGallirallus australis
New Caledonian RailGallirallus lafresnayanus
Okinawa RailGallirallus okinawae
Barred RailGallirallus torquatus
Buff-banded RailGallirallus philippensis
Guam RailGallirallus owstoni
Pink-legged RailGallirallus insignis
Roviana RailGallirallus rovianae
Woodford's RailGallirallus woodfordi
Lord Howe WoodhenGallirallus sylvestris
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