Barred Rail
A species of Australasian-pacific Rails Scientific name : Hypotaenidia torquata Genus : Australasian-pacific Rails
Barred Rail, A species of Australasian-pacific Rails
Botanical name: Hypotaenidia torquata
Genus: Australasian-pacific Rails
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Photo By Michael Woodruff 
Description
The barred rail (Hypotaenidia torquata) is a species of bird in the rail family Rallidae. The species was formerly placed in the genus Rallus. The barred rail is widespread species, found across the Philippines, Sulawesi (Indonesia) and Salawati (western New Guinea). The species is common, but shy and difficult to see. 
Size
35 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Barred Rail's diet specifics are unrecorded, occasionally foraging roadside areas for food.
Habitat
Barred Rail primarily thrives in open grasslands and agricultural fields, particularly rice and maize crops. It is also found in secondary growth areas, coastal swamps, and marshland edges. Barred Rail shows a preference for regions where grassland merges with marshy spots and scattered groves. Although not limited to aqueous environments, barred Rail tends to favor moist or wet conditions and is commonly located near sea level.
Dite type
Herbivorous
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Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Michael Woodruff 
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