White-throated Rail
NameWhite-throated Rail
Common NameWhite-throated Rail
Scientific NameCanirallus kioloides
FamilySarothruridae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)27
Weight (g)200
Plumage DetailsThe White-throated Rail has a chestnut-brown head, neck, and underparts, with a prominent white patch on its throat. Its back and wings are olive-brown, and it has dark grey legs and a reddish bill with a dark tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of loud, deep hoots or grunts, often given at night or dusk, and various clucking or rattling calls.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in West and Central Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone eastward through Liberia, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Identifying FeaturesWhite throat patch, Chestnut head and underparts, Olive-brown back, Reddish bill with dark tip, Dark legs
Description
This shy rail species is characterized by its rich chestnut-brown head and underparts, contrasting with an olive-brown back and a distinctive white throat patch. It typically forages in dense forest undergrowth, often near water, searching for invertebrates.
