African Rail

Rails, Crakes & Coots 👁 449 views Updated 2026-11-01

African Rail (<em>Rallus caerulescens</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

African Rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Rallus; binomial: Rallus caerulescens; authority: Gmelin, JF, 1789.

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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