Kingdom Animalia Order Gruiformes Genus Amaurornis Higher classification Amaurornis | Phylum Chordata Family Rallidae Scientific name Amaurornis olivieri Rank Species | |
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Similar Slender‑billed flufftail, Bird, Madagascan rail, Madagascan wood rail, Talaud bush‑hen | ||
The Sakalava rail (Amaurornis olivieri) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is endemic to Madagascar.
Its natural habitats are rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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