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Gallirallus philippensis

2 Buff-banded Rail at Goolwa, SA

Gallirallus philippensis at Goolwa, SA - 31 Mar 2023
Gallirallus philippensis at Goolwa, SA - 31 Mar 2023
Gallirallus philippensis at Goolwa, SA - 31 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Gallirallus philippensis 7 Apr 2023 SamC
Gallirallus philippensis 7 Apr 2023 CarbonAI
Gallirallus philippensis 7 Apr 2023 Paul4K

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Significant sighting

SamC noted:
7 Apr 2023

Uncommon visitor to the Alexandrina region of South Australia. 27 records of this species on eBird (where data is available). Only a few in the town of Goolwa - mainly found at Watchalunga Nature Reserve and nearby Tolderol. Impressive.

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Species information

  • Gallirallus philippensis Scientific name
  • Buff-banded Rail Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 31 Mar 2023 08:58 AM Recorded on
  • Paul4K Recorded by

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