Sakalava Rail (Zapornia olivieri)
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Sakalava Rail

Zapornia olivieri (Grandidier, G & Berlioz, 1929)

86 gWeight

The Sakalava rail (Zapornia olivieri) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.

Endangered

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 Sakalava rail (Zapornia olivieri) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to western Madagascar. This bird is small with brown upperpart feathers, grey underparts, a yellow bill and red legs.

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Questions

How big is the Sakalava Rail?

The Sakalava Rail weighs around 86 g.

Where does the Sakalava Rail live?

Its breeding range: Africa: patchily west-central Madagascar (rare).

Is the Sakalava Rail endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Sakalava Rail as Endangered.

What does the Sakalava Rail eat?

Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.

What family is the Sakalava Rail in?

It belongs to the family Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae), order Gruiformes.

At a glance

Weight
86 g
Habitat
Wetland
Diet
Fish, shrimp & shellfish
Lifestyle
Active on the ground
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
102 mm
Tail
52 mm
Bill
28 mm
Tarsus
39 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Africa: patchily west-central Madagascar (rare)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Rails, Crakes & Coots Rallidae
Genus
Zapornia

Other birds in the genus Zapornia

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Sakalava Rail

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