Rails, Gallinules and Coots (Rallidae)
Roviana Rail (Gallirallus rovianae) - HBW 3, p. 164
French: Râle roviana
German: Rovianaralle
Spanish: Rascón de Roviana
Taxonomy: Gallirallus rovianae Diamond, 1991, near Munda, New Georgia, Solomon Islands.
May form part of G. philippensis superspecies. Birds from Kolombangara recently suggested to be subspecifically distinct. Monotypic.
Distribution: C Solomon Is, on New Georgia, Kolombangara, Wana Wana, Kohinggo and Rendova.
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An adult foraging and then a second one being followed by two very young chicks. Locality Ringgi Guest House, Kolombangara Island, Western Province, Solomon Islands (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 10 October 2010 2 years ago 35 sec 4.4 -
An adult bird foraging on the grass and running. Locality Ringgi Guest House, Kolombangara Island, Western Province, Solomon Islands (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 9 October 2010 2 years ago 45 sec 4.2 -
An adult bird foraging on a garden. Locality Ringgi Guest House, Kolombangara Island, Western Province, Solomon Islands (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 9 October 2010 2 years ago 29 sec 3.8 -
A bird walking on a track. Locality Ringgi Guest House, Kolombangara Island, Western Province, Solomon Islands (Monotypic species)
Josep del Hoyo 9 October 2010 2 years ago 23 sec 3.7
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