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New Britain Rail

New Britain Rail

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The Bismarck Rail is a little-known rail species endemic to the island of New Ireland in Papua New Guinea. It is a medium-sized rail with predominantly dark plumage, inhabiting dense forest undergrowth. This elusive species remains poorly studied.
Where to spot
Endemic to the island of New Ireland in the Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea. It inhabits dense primary and secondary lowland forest.
How to spot
Look for a medium-sized, dark rail in dense forest undergrowth. Identification relies heavily on its calls, which are described as a series of loud, harsh 'kek-kek-kek' notes or soft grunts. Its elusive nature makes visual sightings rare.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Due to its secretive nature, specific observation times are not well documented.
Very little is known about the ecology and behavior of the Bismarck Rail due to its secretive nature and the remote, often inaccessible habitat it occupies.
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