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Buff Banded Rail

Gallirallus philippensis

Photo by Chicquita
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

A very shy bird. Walks hunched or elegantly tall, tail flicked when nervous. Similar species: Lewin's Rail.

Habitat:

Fringes of rainforest, scrubby woodlands, environs of tourist resorts.

Notes:

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Comments (4)
ceherzog
Nice! You have some great birds in Australia

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Flora & Fauna of New South Wales
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PublishedJanuary 17, 2012

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