White-striped Forest Rail

Rallicula leucospila

The White-striped Forest Rail (Rallicula leucospila) is a small, secretive bird found in the forests of New Guinea. It has a distinctive white stripe on its face and chest, with a brown and black mottled back. This species is known for its skulking behavior and is often heard rather than seen. It forages on the forest floor for invertebrates and small vertebrates, using its long legs and slender bill to probe through leaf litter. The White-striped Forest Rail is typically found in dense undergrowth and is most active during the early morning and late afternoon.

Habitat: Forest undergrowth