Woodford’s Rail
Gallirallus woodfordi
Woodford's Rail (Gallirallus woodfordi) — Cranes & Rails of Australia & Oceania.
The Woodford’s Rail (Gallirallus woodfordi) is a member of the Rallidae family found in Australia & Oceania. Adults weigh 553 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Gruiformes
- Family Rallidae Rails, Crakes & Coots
- Genus Gallirallus
- Species woodfordi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 553 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Rallidae
- Order
- Gruiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Woodford’s Rail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Woodford’s Rail is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Woodford’s Rail (Gallirallus woodfordi) belongs to the Rallidae family of the order Gruiformes. It is found across Australia & Oceania. Its distribution covers AU Solomon Is.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 553 g, with a wing length of about 15.7 cm and a tail of around 7 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Woodford’s Rail?
The Woodford’s Rail is a large bird that weighs around 553 g.
Where does the Woodford’s Rail live?
The Woodford’s Rail is found across Australia & Oceania with a range covering AU Solomon Is, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Woodford’s Rail belong to?
The Woodford’s Rail (Gallirallus woodfordi) belongs to the Rallidae family, in the order Gruiformes.
What does the Woodford’s Rail eat?
The Woodford’s Rail is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Woodford’s Rail migrate?
The Woodford’s 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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