Buff-banded Rail
Gallirallus philippensis
About the Buff-banded Rail
The buff-banded rail (Gallirallus philippensis) is a distinctively coloured, highly dispersive, medium-sized rail of the rail family, Rallidae. This species comprises several subspecies found throughout much of Australasia and the south-west Pacific region, including the Philippines (where it is known as tikling), New Guinea, Australia, New Zealand (where it is known as the banded rail or moho-pereru in Māori), and numerous smaller islands, covering a range of latitudes from the tropics to the Subantarctic.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Buff-banded Rail?
The scientific name of the Buff-banded Rail is Gallirallus philippensis.
How many Buff-banded Rail sightings have been recorded?
7,665 observations of the Buff-banded Rail have been recorded on iNaturalist.
