SLATY BREASTED RAIL

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Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata)

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"I saw a Slaty-breasted Rail searching for her chick. I approached the chick and moved it to the other side of the road. As I held it, I could tell that the chick was feeling comfortable and safe. I hope it continues to grow and thrive in safety."

Medium-sized bird that inhabits wetlands, grasslands, and paddy fields across South and Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. It is a member of the rail family and is known for its secretive and elusive behavior.

This bird measures around 30–33 cm in length. Its plumage is a blend of chestnut-brown on its back and wings, with a contrasting slate-gray breast and belly. The sides are barred with black and white, giving it a distinctive appearance. It has a red bill and eyes, along with long greenish legs suited for walking through dense vegetation.

The Slaty-breasted Rail is omnivorous, feeding on a variety of small invertebrates, seeds, and plant matter. It forages mostly on the ground, often near water bodies, where it can remain hidden among reeds and grasses. Although secretive, it has a distinctive call, a sharp "kek-kek-kek," which it uses to communicate. It breeds in dense vegetation, building nests close to the ground or water. IUCN Redlist 2024 - Least Concern (LC)

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