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Okinawa Rail

Gallirallus okinawae · Rallidae · Gruiformes

Best monthsFeb · May–Junmost records
Records2,171in 1 country
Most seen inJapan2,171 records
Red List–IUCN status
Okinawa Rail
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About

Okinawa Rail in brief

The okinawa rail (Gallirallus okinawae) is a bird of the Rallidae family — species of bird.

In Japan it has 2,171 published records. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in February, May and June and fall to their lowest in October and December.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Japan2,171 records · best May, Jun
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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