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Rallus indicus

[edit] Identification

[edit] Distribution

Breeds from eastern Siberia to Japan, winters in northern India, southeast Asia and Borneo.

[edit] Taxonomy

A monotypic species, formerly considered a subspecies of Water Rail.

[edit] Habitat

Reed-beds, marshes, etc.

[edit] Behaviour

A skulker, this bird is much more often located by its piglet-like squeals. Food includes both invertebrates and plant materials like seeds.

[edit] References

1. Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
2. Avibase

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