Brown-banded Rail
Lewinia mirifica
Brown-banded Rail (Lewinia mirifica) — Cranes & Rails of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Brown-banded Rail (Lewinia mirifica) is a member of the Rallidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 68 g.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Not enough information to assess its risk of extinction.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Lewinia
- Species mirifica
Quick facts
- Weight
- 68 g
- Diet
- Aquatic hunters
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
Similar birds
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Vulnerable
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Brown-banded Rail hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Brown-banded Rail is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Brown-banded Rail (Lewinia mirifica) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. It is found across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR montane Luzon (Philippines).
It is a medium-sized bird. Adults weighs around 68 g, with a wing length of about 9.7 cm and a tail of around 4 cm.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 105,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Brown-banded Rail?
The Brown-banded Rail is a medium-sized bird that weighs around 68 g.
Where does the Brown-banded Rail live?
The Brown-banded Rail is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR montane Luzon (Philippines), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Brown-banded Rail belong to?
The Brown-banded Rail (Lewinia mirifica) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Brown-banded Rail eat?
The Brown-banded Rail hunts aquatic prey such as fish and aquatic invertebrates.
Does the Brown-banded Rail migrate?
The Brown-banded Rail is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
How large is the Brown-banded Rail's range?
The Brown-banded Rail has a mapped global range of about 105,000 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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