The pink-legged rail (Gallirallus insignis), also known as the New Britain rail, is a species of bird in the family Rallidae.

Taxonomy

The species was formerly placed in the genus Hypotaenidia.

It is sometime placed in the genus Rallus. It is monotypic.

Description

The pink-legged rail is in length. It has a very short tail and is probably nearly flightless, but there are some reports it can fly well.

Distribution and habitat

It is endemic to the island of New Britain. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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