Gallirallus philippensis

Buff-banded Rail at Paddys River, ACT

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Identification history

Gallirallus philippensis 12 May 2021 Liam.m
Gallirallus philippensis 12 May 2021 RodDeb

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quite a surprise to see it in the puddles of a road. Photos taken from beyond the road entrance as it is private property and also as the Buff-banded Rail would not have stayed there. It wasn't out for long.

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Species information

  • Gallirallus philippensis Scientific name
  • Buff-banded Rail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 703.9m Recorded at altitude
  • Synonyms

    Hypotaenidia philippensis

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