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The species Guam Rail is extinct in the wild.

Gallirallus owstoni

[edit] Identification

This species seems to be extinct in the wild, but breeds well in captivity, and reintroductions are underway on the island of Rota. On its native island of Guam, the most important threat is by the introduced Brown Tree Snake.

[edit] Distribution

Formerly (?) on southern Mariana Islands (Guam), reintroduced on Rota.

[edit] Taxonomy

A monotypic species.

[edit] Habitat

Forests.

[edit] Behaviour

This species is flightless but able to run fast.

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