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Snoring Rail
Aramidopsis plateni
Snoring Rail (Aramidopsis plateni) — Cranes & Rails of Australia & Oceania.
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The Snoring Rail (Aramidopsis plateni) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 116 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Aramidopsis
- Species plateni
Quick facts
- Weight
- 116 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Snoring Rail hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open woodland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Snoring Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Snoring Rail (Aramidopsis plateni) is a member of the Rallidae family, within the order Gruiformes. It occurs naturally across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Sulawesi.
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 116 g, with a wing length of about 13.8 cm and a tail of around 3.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 83,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Snoring Rail?
The Snoring Rail is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 116 g.
Where does the Snoring Rail live?
The Snoring Rail is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Sulawesi, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Snoring Rail belong to?
The Snoring Rail (Aramidopsis plateni) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Snoring Rail eat?
The Snoring Rail hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Snoring Rail migrate?
The Snoring Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Snoring Rail endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Snoring Rail's range?
The Snoring Rail has a mapped global range of about 83,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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