The Inaccessible Island rail, or Inaccessible rail (Laterallus rogersi), is a small bird species of the rail family, Rallidae. Endemic to Inaccessible Island in the Tristan Archipelago in the isolated …

A tiny, mouse-like flightless rail restricted to Inaccessible Island in the Tristan da Cunha group. The sooty adult has a brown back, a white-barred belly and flanks, and a reddish eye.

Nov 2, 2018 · After sequencing the genome of the rails caught in their net, the scientists were able to find the Inaccessible Island rail’s closest relative—the dot-winged crake, which lives in …

Oct 22, 2024 · This account summarizes the life history of the Inaccessible Island Rail, including information relating to its identification, systematics, distribution, habitat, diet, vocalizations, …

Sep 8, 2025 · One type of rail that's extremely rare and vulnerable to extinction is the Inaccessible Island rail. It's the smallest flightless bird in the world and can only be found on Inaccessible …

The Inaccessible Island rail (Laterallus rogersi) is a small secretive bird native to the isolated island in the south Atlantic. It is the smallest extant flightless bird in the world.

Jun 12, 2025 · The Inaccessible Island rail (Laterallus rogersi) is the world’s smallest flightless bird, measuring as little as 13 centimeters (5.1 inches) in length and weighing just 34 grams …