Bird
Okinawa Rail
Gallirallus okinawae · Rallidae · Gruiformes
Best monthsFeb · May–Junmost records
Records2,171in 1 country
Most seen inJapan2,171 records
Red List–IUCN status
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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 highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
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.
Relatives
All birdsMore of the Rallidae family
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