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Slaty-breasted Rail

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Photo: (c) Afsar Nayakkan, some rights reserved (CC BY) · CC BY 4.0

Gallirallus striatus

Basic stats

Habitat

Wetlands, typically up to 1,000 m

Range

Indian subcontinent and South-east Asia

Size

25–30 cm; 100–142 g

The slaty-breasted rail (Lewinia striata) is a medium-sized rail native to the Indian subcontinent and South-east Asia, 25–30 cm long and 100–142 g, with a chestnut crown and nape, a blue-grey breast and a long reddish bill. It was traditionally placed in Gallirallus but genetic studies place it in Lewinia. It is mostly found in wetlands, typically up to 1,000 m. Subregional forms include one named taiwana. The source does not describe its status in mainland China. (Wikipedia, general species account)

Quick answers

What habitat does the Slaty-breasted Rail live in?
Wetlands, typically up to 1,000 m
Where is the Slaty-breasted Rail found?
Indian subcontinent and South-east Asia
How big is the Slaty-breasted Rail?
25–30 cm; 100–142 g
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