Pacific Rail

Hypotaenidia pacifica

The Pacific Rail (Hypotaenidia pacifica) is a small to medium-sized bird found in the Pacific islands. It has a distinctive olive-brown plumage with black and white streaks on its underparts. This secretive bird is often found in dense vegetation near wetlands, marshes, and mangroves. The Pacific Rail is known for its loud, repetitive calls during the breeding season. It forages for insects, small crustaceans, and seeds in its habitat. This species faces threats from habitat loss and predation by introduced species. The conservation status of the Pacific Rail is currently listed as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Wetlands, marshes, mangroves