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Photo © by birdboybowley
Lake Kinkony, Madagascar, 18 October 2012
Zapornia olivieri

Amaurornis olivieri

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.
Placed in the genus Amaurornis by IOC.

Habitat

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

Behaviour

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