Tag Archives: rail
Bush Hen – Mission Beach
Often in the rainforest at night and particularly as dusk a loud donkey like braying can be heard. This has puzzled many people but it’s merely the sound of a small and secretive member of the Crake and Rail family, … Continue reading
Banded Landrail – Mission Beach
The Banded Landrail is a common resident of Mission Beach but is a shy bird and so rarely seen. They’re ground dwellers who only fly weakly at need, preferring to scamper between areas of cover, using their long legs to … Continue reading
