Invisible Rail
Gallirallus wallacii
Invisible Rail (Gallirallus wallacii) — Cranes & Rails of Australia & Oceania.
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The Invisible Rail (Gallirallus wallacii) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 1 kg.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Gallirallus
- Species wallacii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1 kg
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Invisible Rail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of wetlands, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Invisible Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Invisible Rail (Gallirallus wallacii) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Halmahera (n Moluccas).
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1 kg, with a wing length of about 16.3 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Invisible Rail?
The Invisible Rail is a very large bird that weighs around 1 kg.
Where does the Invisible Rail live?
The Invisible Rail is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Halmahera (n Moluccas), where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Invisible Rail belong to?
The Invisible Rail (Gallirallus wallacii) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Invisible Rail eat?
The Invisible Rail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Invisible Rail migrate?
The Invisible Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
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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