Rouget's rail
Rouget's rail (Rougetius rougetii) is a species of bird in the family Rallidae. It is the only member of the genus Rougetius. It is found in Eritrea and Ethiopia.
| Rouget's rail | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Gruiformes |
| Family: | Rallidae |
| Genus: | Rougetius Bonaparte, 1856 |
| Species: | R. rougetii |
| Binomial name | |
| Rougetius rougetii (Guérin-Méneville, 1843) | |
Habitat
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, rivers, swamps, freshwater marshes, pastureland, rural gardens, and urban areas. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Gallery
- Rouget's rail in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia
- Rouget's rail in Debre Birhan, Ethiopia
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Rougetius rougetii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22692548A93358279. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22692548A93358279.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.
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