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Roviana Rail
Gallirallus rovianae
Roviana Rail (Gallirallus rovianae) — Cranes & Rails of Australia & Oceania.
The Roviana Rail (Gallirallus rovianae) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 353 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Gallirallus
- Species rovianae
Quick facts
- Weight
- 353 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Roviana Rail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open scrub and shrubland, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Roviana Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Roviana Rail (Gallirallus rovianae) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. Its range spans Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU New Georgia group (wc Solomon Is.).
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 353 g, with a wing length of about 14.5 cm and a tail of around 5.9 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 3,355 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Roviana Rail?
The Roviana Rail is a large bird that weighs around 353 g.
Where does the Roviana Rail live?
The Roviana Rail is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU New Georgia group (wc Solomon Is.), where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Roviana Rail belong to?
The Roviana Rail (Gallirallus rovianae) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Roviana Rail eat?
The Roviana Rail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Roviana Rail migrate?
The Roviana Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Roviana Rail endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Roviana Rail's range?
The Roviana Rail has a mapped global range of about 3,355 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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