Slaty-breasted Rail

Rails, Crakes & Coots 👁 377 views Updated 2026-11-01

Slaty-breasted Rail (<em>Lewinia striata</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Lewinia; binomial: Lewinia striata; authority: (Linnaeus, 1766).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Move to Lewinia. Formerly in Gallirallus but sister to other species within Lewinia (Kirchman 2012; Dickinson & Remsen 2013). Note gender.

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