Lord Howe Rail
Gallirallus sylvestris
Data DeficientAves · Gruiformes · Rallidae
About
The Lord Howe woodhen also known as the Lord Howe Island woodhen, Lord Howe wood rail, Lord Howe rail or Lord Howe Island rail, is a flightless bird of the rail family, Rallidae. It is endemic to Lord Howe Island off the Australian coast. It is currently classified as endangered by the IUCN. The species was formerly placed in the genus Gallirallus.
Fun Fact
They are territorial and will appear from the forest's understory to investigate the source of any unusual noise.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Lives in sub-tropical forests, feeding on earthworms, crustaceans, fruit, and occasionally taking the eggs of shearwaters and petrels.
Diet
Preyed upon the birds or their eggs.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance