Rouget's Rail

Rougetius rougetii (Guérin-Méneville, 1843)

Rallidae — Rails, Crakes & Coots

Rouget's Rail is a rail of the highlands of Eritrea and Ethiopia, where it breeds in montane areas. It is the only species placed in the genus Rougetius. In its range it uses moorland, grassland and marshy ground between 2,000 and 4,100 m. The bird is about 30 cm long, with an olive brown upper side and a cinnamon-rufous underside. The sexes look the same. It lays 4–5 eggs, and the young stay with the parents until fully grown.

Order
Gruiformes
Family
Rallidae — Rails, Crakes & Coots
Breeding range
Africa: montane Eritrea and Ethiopia
Rouget's Rail
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Tours where you can spot this bird

7 tours in Ethiopia

19-Day Ethiopia Endemics and Rift Valley Birding Circuit
19-Day Ethiopia Endemics and Rift Valley Birding Circuit
Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Group tour 19 days

A 19-day Ethiopia birding expedition linking the central highlands, Awash, Rift Valley lakes, Bale Mountains and the southern endemic-bird c...

From USD 2,962
Private 16-Day Ethiopian Endemics Birding Tour
Private 16-Day Ethiopian Endemics Birding Tour
Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Private tour 16 days

Follow Ethiopia's endemic-rich highlands, Rift Valley lakes and southern birding circuit on a private 16-day journey from Addis Ababa....

16-Day Highlights of Ethiopia Birdwatching Expedition with Awel Sultan
16-Day Highlights of Ethiopia Birdwatching Expedition with Awel Sultan
Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Private tour 16 days

A 16-day Ethiopia birdwatching circuit from Addis Ababa through Alledeghi, Awash, Rift Valley lakes, Bale Mountains, Negele, Yabello, Wondo ...

Rare and Endangered Ethiopia Birding Tour with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Rare and Endangered Ethiopia Birding Tour with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Private tour 12 days

Twelve-day Ethiopia birding tour focused on rare and endangered species, remote sites and conservation-oriented fieldwork....

Ethiopia Bird Photography Workshop with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Ethiopia Bird Photography Workshop with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Private tour 7 days

Seven-day Ethiopia bird photography workshop with small-group guiding, close-up opportunities and post-processing support....

Ethiopian Endemics Birding Tour with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Ethiopian Endemics Birding Tour with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Ethiopia / Addis Ababa Private tour 10 days

Ten-day Ethiopia birding circuit targeting endemic birds across Bale Mountains, Awash National Park and Rift Valley lakes....

Bale Mountains Birding Tour with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Bale Mountains Birding Tour with Surprise Ethiopia Tours
Ethiopia / Goba Private tour 3 days

Three-day Bale Mountains birding tour targeting Ethiopian highland endemics around Harenna Forest and the Sanetti Plateau....