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Amaurornis olivieri

[[Image:Sakalava2.jpg|thumb|550px|right| Photo by RHery
Location: Madagascar

Identification

Distribution

Graphic by Nrg800
The Sakalava Rail's Range

Endemic to Madagascar (northwestern). Birdlife International reports that it recently was found in new locations, but still list the bird as Endangered.

Taxonomy

A monotypic species.

Habitat

Rivers, swamps, freshwater lakes, and freshwater marshes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

Behaviour

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