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Megacrex inepta
Very large brown rail (36-38cm) with a large head and long powerful grey legs and feet. Bill is greenish yellow and the face is grey. Underparts paling to near white.
Two sub species known, this being M.i.inepta from the southern lowlands of PNG. This one found in lowland swamp forest on the Ketu River, a tributary of the Fly River. Attracted to sago palm harvesting where they pick through the palm pith looking for insects.
Listed as 'Near Threatened' on the Red List. This bird was very shy but worth the wait and countless leeches to get a glimpse of this elusive species.
Spotted on Jul 26, 2016
Submitted on Aug 29, 2016
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Thank you Polilla. Not a flashy bird but due to its rarity and because it is seldom seen, I thought it needed documentation.