About Rallina fasciata (Raffles, 1822)
Rallina fasciata (Raffles, 1822) is a medium-large crake that reaches 24 cm in length. Its head, neck and breast are red-brown, with a paler color on the throat. Its upper parts are grey-brown, while its underparts and underwings are barred black and white. This species has a green bill and red legs.
In terms of distribution and habitat, Rallina fasciata is found in far north-eastern India, eastern Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, the Malay Peninsula, Borneo and Indonesia. It has been recorded as a vagrant in north-western Australia. It occupies areas of dense vegetation located close to permanent wetlands.
