The barred rail (Gallirallus torquatus) is a species of rail found across the Philippines, Sulawesi (Indonesia) and Salawati (western New Guinea). The species is common, but shy and difficult to see. The species was formerly sometimes placed in the genus Hypotaenidia.

Its diet includes (but is not limited to) eggs, such as Philippine megapode eggs.

See also

  • A Guide to the birds of the philippines(2000) Robert S. Kennedy pedro C. Gonzales, Edward C, Dickinson Hector C. Miranda, jr. & Timothy H. Fisher

External links

  • Media related to Gallirallus torquatus at Wikimedia Commons
  • Data related to Gallirallus torquatus at Wikispecies