Family
Rallidae
Habits
Ground -living and uses wet tussocky vegetation to shelter its feeding activities, roosting and nesting.
Habitat
Shrubland Grassland Wetlands, Scrub; rank herbage swampy; streams; paddocks.
Breeding
Breeds anytime; if conditions are suitable, 5 to 6 up to 11; varied.Incubation 18-19 days by both sexes.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Omnivore, Insects; seeds; freshwater molluscs; green shoots; plants.
Details
| Common Name: |
Buff-banded Rail, Banded Landrail |
Scientific Name: |
Gallirallus (Rallus) philippensis |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Gruiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
290-330 mm |
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