Kingdom Animalia Order Gruiformes Genus Nesoclopeus Higher classification Nesoclopeus | Phylum Chordata Family Rallidae Scientific name Nesoclopeus woodfordi Rank Species | |
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Similar Rallidae, Bird, Nesoclopeus, Roviana rail, Pink‑legged rail | ||
Woodford s rail meaning
Woodford's rail (Nesoclopeus woodfordi) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
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Distribution and habitat
It is found in Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, rivers, freshwater lakes, freshwater marshes, and rural gardens.
Status and conservation
It is currently threatened by habitat loss and is the only surviving species of the genus Nesoclopeus.
References
Woodford's rail Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA