Gallirallus philippensis

Buff-banded Rail at Australian National University

Gallirallus philippensis at Australian National University - 21 Feb 2024
Gallirallus philippensis at Australian National University - 21 Feb 2024
Gallirallus philippensis at Australian National University - 21 Feb 2024
Gallirallus philippensis at Australian National University - 21 Feb 2024
Gallirallus philippensis at Australian National University - 21 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Gallirallus philippensis 21 Feb 2024 Liam.m
Unidentified 21 Feb 2024 VanceLawrence

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Short tailed. Slightly smaller than a crimson rosella in body size. Mottled/speckled plumage on brest and under tail. Feet not webbed.

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VanceLawrence wrote:
   22 Feb 2024
Note: Actual location was in the Lomandra plantings next to the pond on the road that leds up to the multi-story carpark, adjacent to Burgmann college. this is 50m from the artificial wetlands whos drainage feeds that pond.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 21 Feb 2024 12:47 PM Recorded on
  • VanceLawrence Recorded by

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  • False Nesting site

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