Pink-legged Rail

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Pink-legged Rail (<em>Gallirallus insignis</em>) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (<em>Rallidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

Pink-legged Rail (Gallirallus insignis) is a species of Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Gallirallus; binomial: Gallirallus insignis; authority: (Sclater, PL, 1880).

Distribution

Breeding range: Australasia.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Formerly in Gallirallus. Move to Hypotaenidia (Kirchman 2012; Dickinson & Remsen 2013). Move taxa in Aptenorallus, Habroptila, Eulabeornis, Cabalus and Hypotaenidia to Gallirallus, following AviList v2025.

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