Lord Howe Rail
NameLord Howe Rail
Common NameLord Howe Rail
Scientific NameHypotaenidia sylvestris
FamilyRallidae
Wingspan (cm)25
Length (cm)40
Weight (g)450
Plumage DetailsUniform olive-brown plumage, darker on the back and crown, becoming slightly paler on the underparts. It has striking reddish-brown eyes and a long, decurved brownish-grey bill. Legs and feet are greyish.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include distinctive whistling or piping calls, often heard at night, and a churring alarm call.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to Lord Howe Island, a small island in the Tasman Sea, east of mainland Australia.
Identifying Featuresflightless, olive-brown plumage, reddish-brown eyes, long decurved bill, endemic to Lord Howe Island
Description
The Lord Howe Rail is a medium-sized, flightless bird endemic to Lord Howe Island. It has a stocky body, uniform olive-brown plumage, and a distinctive long, decurved bill. This terrestrial rail forages on the forest floor for a variety of food items.
