Blue-faced Rail
NameBlue-faced Rail
Common NameBlue-faced Rail
Scientific NameGymnocrex rosenbergii
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)30
Weight (g)350
Plumage DetailsThis rail has a dark brown to black head, neck, and underparts, contrasting with rich rufous-chestnut upperparts. A prominent patch of bright blue bare skin surrounds the eye, which has a red iris. The bill is pale green, and the legs are greenish-grey.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, deep grunts or croaks, often given in the early morning or late evening.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeEndemic to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia, inhabiting lowland primary forests.
Identifying FeaturesBright blue bare facial skin, Rufous-chestnut upperparts, Dark brown to black head and underparts, Red iris, Pale green bill, Terrestrial habits
Description
The Blue-faced Rail is a medium-sized, terrestrial rail characterized by its striking blue facial skin. It typically forages on the forest floor, often in dense undergrowth, searching for invertebrates.
