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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Buff-banded Rail , Banded Landrail , Painted Rail Gallirallus philippensis | |
| Bird Family : | "Crakes and Rails" Rallidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 35cm. Secretive. Eats small animals and plants. |
| Typical Habitat : | Reedy areas close to water. |
| Distribution : | Common to eastern and coastal Australia. Subspecies mellori is endemic, recorded only to Australia. |
| Migration : | Resident / breeding. Main breeding season, March to June and August to December, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (13) .. observations (9) .. habitats seen (2) .. |
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