Listen to the Lewin's rail
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About the Lewin's rail
The Lewin's rail is a bird in the family Rallidae (order Gruiformes). Its conservation status on the IUCN Red List is “least concern”. Adults have a wingspan of about 33 cm.
What does the Lewin's rail sound like?
Bird vocalisations are usually divided into songs – longer, often complex phrases used to defend territory and attract mates, sung mostly by males in the breeding season – and calls: short, simple sounds for contact, alarm, begging or flight.
From Wikipedia
Lewin's rail (Lewinia pectoralis) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Lewin's rail sound like?
You can hear 1 recording of the Lewin's rail on this page. Bird vocalisations are usually divided into songs – longer, often complex phrases used to defend territory and attract mates, sung mostly by males in the breeding season – and calls: short, simple sounds for contact, alarm, begging or flight.
Is the Lewin's rail endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Lewin's rail as “least concern”.
What family does the Lewin's rail belong to?
The Lewin's rail (Lewinia pectoralis) belongs to the family Rallidae in the order Gruiformes.
Sources & credits
- Lewins Rail sep08 audio by Aviceda – CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q1273720 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Lewin's rail – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo by Leoxiong – CC BY-SA 4.0