Friday, May 16, 2014

The Talaud rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis)

The Talaud rail (Gymnocrex talaudensis) is a rare, ground-dwelling bird. Found only on a single island in Indonesia, this species is relatively new to science, having only been discovered in 1998. 

The Talaud rail has a distinctive red iris, contrasting with the characteristic patch of bare, silver-white skin behind each eye. The head, neck and breast of this species are a maroon-chestnut colour, while the upperparts are olive-green and the underparts are black (2). 


This species has a long, yellow bill, yellow legs and slightly pink feet (2) (3). As with all species of rail ...


http://www.arkive.org/talaud-rail/gymnocrex-talaudensis/image-G78233.html

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